Advancements in science and technology make it easier and more fulfilling to grow old. But Paul Irving, chairman of the Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging, says if we are to realize the “longevity dividend,” society must play a bigger role in promoting healthy and purposeful aging. Paul is also the chairman of Encore.org and distinguished scholar in residence at the USC Davis School of Gerontology. He says while medical breakthroughs make it possible to extend lifespans, older people face huge challenges as they embrace longer lives. In a return visit to the podcast, Paul tells Peter Bowes aging should be part of the curriculum for younger people and explains why he believes “intergenerational connection” should be a policy priority for institutions across society and for each one of us individually.
Connect with Paul: Milken Institute | Encore | LinkedIn
This is the latest in a series of interviews recorded at the USC Body Computing Conference. Find out more about the event here and the USC Center for Body Computing here. Listen to event host Dr. Leslie Saxon’s LLAMA interview with Peter Bowes: Episode 13: Wearable and implanted technology to promote longevity
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