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The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) brings together researchers, educators, and practitioners to stimulate dialogue on trends with great momentum to advance gerontology.
The Second Fifty: Answers to the 7 Big Questions of Midlife and Beyond
GSA Momentum Discussions
15 minutes 30 seconds
1 year ago
The Second Fifty: Answers to the 7 Big Questions of Midlife and Beyond
In this Momentum Discussion podcast, James Appleby, GSA CEO interviews Dr. Debra Whitman, AARP Chief Public Policy Officer about her new book, The Second Fifty: Answers to the 7 Big Questions of Midlife and Beyond. Dr. Whitman shares why she authored this book and why the book is organized around seven questions. She provides insights about health and longevity, how we may reduce the risk of developing dementia, and what we should be demanding of our policymakers in this regard. Finally, Deb Whitman provides thoughts on how this country can address the aging population.
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Guest:Debra Whitman, PhD, Executive Vice President and Chief Public Policy Officer, AARP
Host:James C. Appleby, BSPharm, MPH, ScD (Hon), Chief Executive Officer, Gerontological Society of America
This podcast episode is supported by AARP.
GSA Momentum Discussions
The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) brings together researchers, educators, and practitioners to stimulate dialogue on trends with great momentum to advance gerontology.