December 9 at 3:30 pm SGT
By 2050, the global population of adults over age 60 will double to two billion. Asian countries, including Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and China are experiencing explosive population aging, with the US rapidly heading in the same demographic direction. While policymakers and business leaders are increasingly aware of the challenges, COVID-19 has highlighted the urgency of investment in healthy longevity. Strategies to support aging well can improve health outcomes and reduce long-term costs, while spurring economic growth through longer, more productive work lives. What innovations and promising practices can be shared across the Pacific to elevate healthy longevity at this critical time?
Speakers
Victor Dzau
President, US National Academy of Medicine, US National Academy of Sciences
Linda Fried
Dean and DeLamar Professor of Public Health, Columbia Universitys Mailman School of Public Health
Glenna Shen
Head of Advocacy Relations, General Medicine, Amgen
John Eu-Li Wong
Senior Vice President, Health Innovation and Translation, National University of Singapore
Moderator
Paul Irving
Chairman, Center for the Future of Aging, Milken Institute; Distinguished Scholar in Residence, Davis School of Gerontology, USC