Advocating Empowered Aging For All

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The fastest-growing age demographic is those 80 and older. As the U.S. population becomes older and more diverse, racial/ethnic health disparities and negative aging stereotypes derived in part from our ageist culture are contributing to a bona fide public health crisis. This is compounded by the digital and access divide for lower-income and BIPOC populations. Policy is lagging and policymakers must focus on promoting socioeconomic equity and health care access across groups. Emerging tech, personal empowerment, caregiving resources, and public policy initiatives must work together to empower ALL our nation’s elders, and their support systems, not just those who can afford it. Our four experts will illuminate the path forward.