NYC Documentary Film Discussion: Aging in America - Survive or Thrive
The John A. Hartford Foundation is hosting a film screening of a new documentary, Aging in America: Survive or Thrive, and a discussion about aging in the United States and policy opportunities. The event will take place at the Hearst Tower, New York City on May 5.
The film features older adults and family caregivers across the country as they navigate the complexities of aging in America, along with insightful commentary from experts in aging.
Panelists will highlight key achievements in aging policy made throughout the 20th century and ask: what work remains to help older adults living in America not just survive, but thrive?
Speakers include:
- Jorge Ramos, MA, Former Senior Advisor News Anchor for Telemundo 47 NY (moderator)
- Michael Clinton, MBA, MSc, Senior Media Advisor, Hearst and CEO & Founder of ROARforward
- Terry Fulmer, PhD, RN, FAAN, President, The John A. Hartford Foundation
- Elliott Masie, President and Chief Executive Officer, Masie Center, MASIE Learning Foundation and MASIE Productions
- Diane E. Meier, MD, FACP, FAAHPM, Director Emeritus/Professor, Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC)/Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Background:
- Older adults are living and working longer, redefining what it means to age in America.
- Significant policy advancements in the past century have improved the lives of older adults, including innovative approaches to health care, support for caregivers and families and the development of programs that support older adults in their communities.
- Fifty years ago, there were 23 million Americans over the age of 65. Today there are 55 million. More older adults than ever are enrolled in Medicare, Social Security and Medicaid, three of America’s largest domestic expenditures.
About the Film:
- Aging in America: Survive or Thrive, a one-hour documentary narrated by Martin Sheen airing on PBS starting May 1, examines the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly aging population. Using Dr. Robert Butler’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Why Survive? Being Old in America as a guide, the film explores critical topics such as ageism, healthcare, economic insecurity and Alzheimer’s disease. Featuring renowned experts and personal stories, the documentary celebrates the promise of increased longevity while addressing crucial and unprecedented public policy challenges.
- Funding for the film was provided by The John A. Hartford Foundation, with additional support from the American Society on Aging, the Health Foundation for Western and Central New York and The SCAN Foundation.
Local New York, Long Island WLIW21 film broadcasts will include:
May 1st, 10pm EST / Thirteen PBS.
This event is at capacity. For questions, please contact Ximena.Gallego@johnahartford.org.
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Learn more about JAHF's co-support for the film.
