SuperAgers are redefining what “old age” means. SuperAgers are individuals who have not simply lived longer but have lived to an old age with the mental, physical, and social state of a much younger individual. Not only do SuperAgers look and act younger than their chronological age—their physiology also reflects this.

In this fascinating presentation by longevity researcher Dr. Jennifer Ailshire, you will learn about SuperAgers across the globe and what sets them apart from older adults whose health declines more rapidly. Beyond the genetic component, Dr. Ailshire will share the importance of psychosocial factors, including levels of satisfaction, happiness, and social relationships in remaining healthy and high functioning in later life. Walk away with 1-2 ideas that can improve your healthy aging trajectory.

Jennifer Ailshire, PhD, is a National Institute of Aging postdoctoral fellow in the Center for Biodemography and Population Health and the Andrus Gerontology Center at the University of Southern California. Her research addresses questions that lie at the intersections of social stratification, urban sociology, and the sociology of health and aging. Dr. Ailshire is co-lead of a new USC study, the Lifetime Circumstances Predicting Exceptional Longevity Project, which examines the social, psychosocial and health correlates of exceptional longevity among U.S. adults.

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