Preparing for an Aging World: Engaging Biogerontologists, Geriatricians, and the Society

Although the demographic revolution has produced hundreds of millions people aged 65 and older, a substantial segment of that population is not enjoying the benefits of extended healthspan. Many live with multiple chronic conditions and disabilities that erode the quality of life. The consequences a...

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Published in:The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences Biological sciences and medical sciences, 2016-04, Vol.71 (4), p.435-444
Main Authors: Nikolich-Žugich, Janko, Goldman, Dana P, Cohen, Paul R, Cortese, Denis, Fontana, Luigi, Kennedy, Brian K, Mohler, M Jane, Olshansky, S Jay, Perls, Thomas, Perry, Daniel, Richardson, Arlan, Ritchie, Christine, Wertheimer, Anne M, Faragher, Richard G A, Fain, Mindy J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Aging
Aging - pathology
Aging - physiology
Demography
Female
Geriatrics
Geriatrics - trends
Gerontology
Health Promotion
Health Services for the Aged
Health Services Needs and Demand
Humans
Life Expectancy
Longevity
Male
Medicare
Quality of Life
Translational Medical Research
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Summary:Although the demographic revolution has produced hundreds of millions people aged 65 and older, a substantial segment of that population is not enjoying the benefits of extended healthspan. Many live with multiple chronic conditions and disabilities that erode the quality of life. The consequences are also costly for society. In the United States, the most costly 5% of Medicare beneficiaries account for approximately 50% of Medicare's expenditures. This perspective summarizes a recent workshop on biomedical approaches to best extend healthspan as way to reduce age-related dysfunction and disability. We further specify the action items necessary to unite health professionals, scientists, and the society to partner around the exciting and palpable opportunities to extend healthspan.
ISSN:1079-5006
1758-535X
DOI:10.1093/gerona/glv164