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Invited Symposium II “Enhancing the Prospects for Increased Longevity”
Invited Symposium II “Enhancing the Prospects for Increased Longevity”
Friday, January 16, 2015: 2:30 PM-4:15 PM
Carondelet, Third Floor (New Orleans Marriott)
Speakers/Presenters:
The pathway to a long and fruitful life can be altered at a number of stages along the life course. To realize the gift of longevity requires cultivation throughout an individual’s life. Both social and individual resources are essential to enhance the prospects for increased longevity. Dr. Hawkins, Founding Director of the Social Development Research Group, focuses his research on understanding and preventing child and adolescent health and behavior problems. Dr. Lee research on cancer seeks to reduce health disparities among underserved minority populations, particularly immigrants and refugees. Dr. Hughes developed an evidence-based health promotion program for older adults called “Fit and Strong!” and has been a recipient of extensive NIH and CDC funding to test this and other intervention programs to enhance vitality in old age.
Barbara Berkman, PhD, Boston College,
J. David Hawkins, PhD, University of Washington,
Hee Yun Lee, PhD, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and
Susan Hughes, DSW, University of Illinois at Chicago
The pathway to a long and fruitful life can be altered at a number of stages along the life course. To realize the gift of longevity requires cultivation throughout an individual’s life. Both social and individual resources are essential to enhance the prospects for increased longevity. Dr. Hawkins, Founding Director of the Social Development Research Group, focuses his research on understanding and preventing child and adolescent health and behavior problems. Dr. Lee research on cancer seeks to reduce health disparities among underserved minority populations, particularly immigrants and refugees. Dr. Hughes developed an evidence-based health promotion program for older adults called “Fit and Strong!” and has been a recipient of extensive NIH and CDC funding to test this and other intervention programs to enhance vitality in old age.
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