NIA Hosts Healthy Aging Month Events

USAID's Dr. Atul Gawande

In September, the National Institute on Aging (NIA) will host events to highlight recent scientific innovations, global insights on longevity and steps everyone can take to stay independent as they age. 

On Wed., Sept. 16, NIA Director Dr. Richard Hodes and the U.S. Agency for International Development’s Assistant Administrator for Global Health Dr. Atul Gawande will co-host a fireside chat on international perspectives on health, aging and longevity.

The global population is aging, yet life expectancy varies greatly by country. Some have experienced increases in life expectancy, while others, such as the United States, have seen a decline. This event will explore how international perspectives on health and longevity are helping us understand the drivers of healthy aging around the world. The conversation will be moderated by NIH Fogarty International Center Director Dr. Kathleen Neuzil.

On Sept. 23 at 3:30 p.m. ET, experts from NIH and the Administration for Community Living (ACL) will host a Q&A about falls prevention and bone health in older adults. This 30-minute virtual event will be streamed on NIA’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NIHAging.

For more information and related resources, see: https://go.nih.gov/yrS46IU.