Promoting Healthy Aging with Taylor Jansen

In this episode of 'Risking Old Age in America,' host Harry Margolis discusses the impending challenges of aging for baby boomers with Taylor Jansen from the Healthy Aging Data Lab at UMass. They delve into the implications of an aging population, the importance of compiling data on older adults, and the role of social determinants in shaping health outcomes. Taylor highlights the Healthy Aging Data Report's impact on policy and community support, emphasizing age-friendly and dementia-friendly initiatives. They also discuss the significance of chronic disease management and the critical need for community-based services to support aging in place.

Topics

00:00 Introduction to the Aging Population Crisis

00:32 Meet Taylor Jansen: Gerontology Expert

01:11 Understanding the Healthy Aging Data Reports

03:08 Challenges and Trends in Different States

04:58 Defining Chronic Diseases and Their Impact

10:13 Age-Friendly Communities and Their Benefits

17:01 Preparing for the Baby Boomer Surge

19:47 Policy Recommendations for Healthy Aging

21:39 Personal Advice for Healthy Aging

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