Agenda

Global Crisis in Aging: Population, Biology, and Social Implications

UM SPH 2008 All-School Symposium
Rackham Auditorium, 915 East Washington St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Monday, October 6, 2008
7:30	Check-In and Continental Breakfast
8:15	Welcome and Overview of Conference (video)	Kenneth E. Warner, Ph.D., Dean, University of Michigan School of Public Health Mary Haan, Dr.P.H., M.P.H., University of Michigan School of Public Health
8:30	The Role of Public Health in Optimizing Aging (video)	Linda P. Fried, M.D., M.P.H., Dean, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
9:15	Panel: Can We Live Forever? The Promises of Science for Aging
	The Current Question: Why Is the U.S. Lagging Behind in Longevity? (video)	Eileen Crimmins, Ph.D., Edna M. Jones Professor of Gerontology, University of Southern California Davis School of Gerontology
	Extending Human Lifespan: Scientific Prospects and Political Obstacles (video)	Richard Miller, M.D., Ph.D., Associate Director for Research, Geriatrics Center University of Michigan Medical School
	The Rise and Fall of Human Longevity in the 21st Century (video)	S. Jay Olshansky, Ph.D., Professor, University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health
10:15	Break
10:30	Aging and the Crisis in Medical Care (video)	Jeffrey B. Halter, M.D., Director, University of Michigan Geriatrics Center and Institute of Gerontology
11:15	Concurrent Sessions
	*Aging and the Environment*	Moderator: Sung Kyun Park, Sc.D., University of Michigan Andrew Geller, Ph.D., U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Howard Hu, M.D., M.P.H., Sc.D., University of Michigan Joel Schwartz, Ph.D., Harvard University
	Epidemiology of Aging and the Life Course	Moderator/Speaker: Mary Haan, DrPH, M.P.H. Eileen Crimmins, Ph.D. George A. Kaplan, Ph.D., University of Michigan S. Jay Olshansky, Ph.D.
	*Services for a Continuum of Chronic Care Needs*	Moderator: Jane Banaszak-Holl, Ph.D., University of Michigan Donna L. Algase, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N., F.G.S.A., Center on Frail and Vulnerable Elders, University of Michigan School of Nursing Brant E. Fries, Ph.D., University of Michigan Institute of Gerontology Kenneth M. Langa, M.D., University of Michigan School of Medicine and Institute for Social Research Rosalie A. Kane, Ph.D., University of Minnesota
	International Aging and Health	Moderator: Jersey Liang, Ph.D., University of Michigan David Weir, Ph.D., Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan Zeng Yi, Ph.D., Center for Study of Aging and Human Development, Duke University
	*Mathematics of Aging*	Moderator/Speaker: Alexander Tsodikov, Ph.D., University of Michigan Anatoli Yashin, Ph.D., Duke University
	The Social and Psychological Challenges of Aging in a Global Context	Moderator: Neal Krause, Ph.D., University of Michigan Toni Antonucci, Ph.D., University of Michigan Berit Ingersoll-Dayton, M.S.W., M.A., Ph.D., University of Michigan J. Scott Roberts, Ph.D., University of Michigan Richard Schultz, Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh Jacqui Smith, Ph.D., University of Michigan
12:45	Lunch and Panels
	Clinical Programs in Aging at University of Michigan and the Institute of Gerontology	Facilitator: Caroline S. Blaum, MD, MS, University of Michigan Institute of Gerontology Nina Abney, LMSW, ACSW, Turner Geriatric Clinic Lona Mody, MBBS, Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC) Marcos Montagnini, MD, Hospice & Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program, University of Michigan Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC) Jocelyn E. Wiggins, BM, BCh, Geriatrics Center Clinics & Turner Geriatric Clinic Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC)
	Public Health Practice Programs in Aging in Michigan	Facilitator: Jean Chabut, MPH, Michigan Department of Community Health Sharon L. Gire, MSW, Michigan Office of Services to the Aging, Department of Community Health – Aging Network Overview and Challenges Sherri King, MA, CMC, Office of Services to the Aging – Michigan Healthy Aging Initiative Karen Schrock, MS, Adult Well-Being Services – Well-Being Services for the Aging and Dying Before Your Time Damita Zweiback, PhD, Department of Community Health – Michigan Healthy Aging Initiative
	Programs in Aging at the Institute of Social Research	James S. Jackson, PhD, Director, Institute for Social Research Toni Antonucci, PhD, University of Michigan Jacqui Smith, PhD, University of Michigan
	Aging in Place: Community Based Challenges to Sustainability	Facilitator: Larry Voight, ACSW, Catholic Social Services Virginia Boyce, LMSW, MPH, Blueprint for Aging Phil D’Anieri, PhD, Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Carolyn Hastings, LMSW, Housing Bureau for Seniors Barbara Penrod, RN, MSN, Neighborhood Senior Services