Press Briefings and Resources

Health Reform Gaps for Ethnic Elders

Hilton Atlanta Room 212, Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 5 to 6 p.m. (Journalists' reception to follow.)

Without more serious attention to multicultural seniors, ethnic older Americans will and their families will increasingly endure a burden of disease and disability, while the U.S. will face billions in unnecessary health costs and billions more in lost productivity gains. The briefing’s speakers will examine how new findings presented at the conference point to America’s need to recast the debate from the costs of health care to comprehensive continuity of care that will maximize the wellness and productive capacity of older adults and their families. The participants include Paul Kleyman (moderator), New America Media; Toni Miles, MD, PhD, University of Louisville (formerly Health and Aging Policy Fellows Program/Senate Finance Committee Health Care Team); Carmen Green, MD, University of Michigan; and Sara Espinoza, MD, University of Texas Health Sciences Center.

This briefing is held in cooperation with New America Media and the Journalists Network on Generations.

Live Call-In Information:

U.S. Toll Free: 888-299-4099, Canadian Toll Free: 866-682-1172, International Toll: 302-709-8337
Verbal Passcode (to be given to the operator): VK44448

Online Press Kit:

Press briefing audio in MP3 format (34 MB)
New America Media article by Stan Washington with video by Paul Billingsley
GSA press release
Minority Aging Topics (A listing of every meeting session featuring minority-related content)
High-resolution photo and bio sheet with contact information for Sara Espinoza
High-resolution photo and bio sheet with contact information for Carmen Green
High-resolution photo and bio sheet with contact information for Toni Miles
Article by Toni Miles in The American Journal of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy
GSA fact sheet
New America Media and Journalists Network on Generations fact sheet

The Release of a Landmark Report, "Promoting Preventive Services for Adults 50–64: Community and Clinical Partnerships"

Hilton Atlanta Room 212, Thursday, November 19, 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. (Luncheon briefing.)

The purpose of this event is to announce the release of “Promoting Preventive Services for Adults 50–64: Community and Clinical Partnerships,” a new report developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), AARP, and the American Medical Association (AMA). The speakers will address the importance and challenges of ensuring individuals aged 50 to 64 receive preventive services. Furthermore, they will discuss how the report can be used to promote access to and use of preventive services where people work and live. The briefing will also explore opportunities to enhance linkages between community and clinical practices to further the delivery of preventive services. The participants include Leandris Liburd, PhD, MPH (moderator), CDC; William Hall, MD, AARP; Matthew McKenna, MD, CDC; and Edward Langston, MD, AMA.

This briefing is held in cooperation with CDC, AARP, and AMA.

Live Call-In Information:

U.S. Toll Free: 888-299-4099, Canadian Toll Free: 866-682-1172, International Toll: 302-709-8337
Verbal Passcode (to be given to the operator): VK60663

Online Press Kit:

Press briefing audio in MP3 format (25 MB)
Link to the report on the CDC website
GSA press release
CDC press release
AARP press release
AMA press release
Executive summary of the report
Participant bios
GSA fact sheet

Increasing Health Span with Calorie Restriction

Hilton Atlanta Room 212, Friday, November 20, 9 to 10 a.m.

Calorie restriction has been shown to increase health and longevity in a variety of animal species including, most recently, primates. GSA’s meeting will host a concurrent conference of the CR Society, a membership organization of individuals practicing calorie restriction. During the briefing, this group’s invited scientists will discuss the latest basic and clinical research pertinent to calorie restriction. Presenters: Robert Krikorian, PhD (moderator), University of Cincinatti; James Nelson, PhD, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; Richard Miller, MD, PhD, University of Michigan; Holly Brown-Borg, PhD, University of North Dakota; and Donald Ingram, PhD, Pennington Biomedical Research Center.

This briefing is held in cooperation with the CR Society.

Live Call-In Information:

U.S. Toll Free: 888-299-4099, Canadian Toll Free: 866-682-1172, International Toll: 302-709-8337
Verbal Passcode (to be given to the operator): VK54122

Online Press Kit: