Rewriting the Script about Older Age
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Dr. Marc Agronin redefines aging as a period of growth, resilience, and creativity, challenging the notion of inevitable decline. He explores therapeutic advances, strength-based aging, and lifestyle strategies that make later life a vibrant and meaningful chapter.
About the episode:
In this episode, renowned geriatric psychiatrist Dr. Marc Agronin explores the complexities of aging in a world where the global population over 65 is rapidly growing. Dr. Agronin reframes aging as a dynamic interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors. He details therapeutic advances aimed at extending lifespan and discusses his innovative work at Miami Jewish Health. Dr. Agronin challenges the notion of aging as inevitable decline, emphasizing how aging fosters wisdom, resilience, and creativity. He advocates for strength-based aging methods and highlights lifestyle changes that can make later life a vibrant phase for personal growth and societal contribution, transforming our understanding of aging's potential.
About the series:
Atria’s Vanguard Symposia is a lecture series where some of the world’s most compelling researchers translate leading-edge science into medicine. In each episode, top experts share breakthrough science about preventive health care, dive deep into headline-grabbing topics, and take you beyond the buzzwords to explain the latest in longevity science. Our show will arm you with practical information and the tools of discernment to cut through the hype and understand what matters most.
Atria Health and Research Institute aims to accelerate a global shift from reactive sick care to proactive, preventive health care. We work at the forefront of science and technology and we believe a collaborative approach to modern medicine can extend healthy life for all.
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