Hannah Vaughan Jones - Lewnah Ltd
Debra Whitman - AARP
As global demographics shift toward an aging population, promoting brain health and addressing the challenges of aging become critical both to maintain economic stability and enhance the quality of life for older adults. Investing in research and innovations in brain health can lead to healthier, longer lives, while reducing the burden on healthcare systems, supporting an active, engaged aging population, and leveraging the experience and contributions of older adults toward more prosperous communities. How can we integrate the aging population into community planning and economic frameworks? What role will technology play in enhancing brain health for better aging? What strategies can ensure that our communities do more than adjust to a rising-age population, but thrive because of it?