In celebration of Healthy Aging Month this September, join NIA to shape the future of healthy aging through activities and events designed to highlight recent scientific innovations, global insights on longevity, and steps everyone can take to stay independent as they age.
Sept. 16: Fireside Chat — International Perspectives on Health, Aging, and Longevity
On Weds., Sept. 16, NIA’s Director Dr. Richard J. Hodes and the U.S. Agency on International Development’s Assistant Administrator for Global Health Dr. Atul Gawande hosted a fireside chat on international perspectives on health, aging, and longevity. The global population is aging, yet life expectancy varies greatly by country. Some have experienced increases in life expectancy, while others, such as the United States, have seen a decline. This event explored how international perspectives on health and longevity help us understand the drivers of healthy aging around the world. The conversation was moderated by NIH Fogarty International Center Director Dr. Kathleen Neuzil.
View a recording of the fireside chat.
Oct. 10: Expert Q&A — Falls Prevention and Older Adults
Join experts from NIH and the Administration for Community Living for the Falls Prevention and Older Adults: Expert Q&A.
This 30-minute event will cover important information surrounding falls, falls prevention, and bone health in older adults, including:
- Why preventing falls is so important
- Common causes of falls
- Insights from NIH research and state and local resources available from ACL
How to Watch:
The Q&A will premiere on NIA’s YouTube channel on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 1 p.m., ET.
You can subscribe to NIA’s channel to receive a notification when the event goes live. You do not need a YouTube account to watch this event. The event will be recorded, and a fully captioned version will be available on this page after the event.
Do you have a question you would like to ask our experts? Email it to us by Friday, Oct. 4.
Meet the Experts
This event will feature the following experts:
- Speaker: Lyndon Joseph, Ph.D., Program Officer, National Institute on Aging
- Speaker: Kristy Nicks, Ph.D., Program Officer, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
- Host: Keri Lipperini, Director, Office of Nutrition and Health Promotion, Administration for Community Living
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