Global Conference 2016
The Influencers: How Increasing Longevity Will Shape Our World
Wednesday, May 4, 2016 / 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Brighton
In the United States, 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 every day, but the "boom" is only the beginning, as people around the world are living longer lives in greater numbers. Questions concerning the effect of aging on our future health, work, finances, lifestyle and communities are more pressing than ever and affect us all. Recently, PBS' Next Avenue recognized 50 extraordinary leaders -- "Influencers in Aging" -- who are redefining the future of aging and what it means to grow old. Global Conference 2016 is fortunate to have several of these Influencers for this panel, which will tackle the challenges and opportunities of increasing longevity as we all search for new ways of living longer, healthier and happier lives.
Moderator
Paula Kerger
President and CEO, PBS
Speakers
Marc Freedman
Founder and CEO, Encore.org
Linda Fried
Dean and DeLamar Professor of Public Health, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University; Senior Vice President, Columbia University Medical Center
Ai-jen Poo
Director, National Domestic Workers Alliance; Co-Director, Caring Across Generations
Nora Super
Chief, Programs and Services, National Association of Area Agencies on Aging