Wesley Enhanced Living's First-Ever Aging Revolution Summit Addressed a New Model For Aging Services
Posted on: Thursday, 4 October 2007, 15:00 CDT
On September 27, the first-ever Aging Revolution Summit was held to address the critical aging and senior healthcare issues facing our nation. The full-day Summit took place at the Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue. Nearly 300 business leaders, medical professionals and policy makers attended. 86-year-old Senator John Glenn served as the keynote speaker for this unique conference experience.
Summit panel sessions explored issues impacting every generation. Discussions focused on developing a new long term care delivery model for the middle class and the ethics of aging. Issues regarding recent medical and technological advances and their impact on long term care utilization were also be explored.
The evening before the Summit, the Aging Revolution Visionary's Reception honored Senator Bob Kerrey and Nora Dowd Eisenhower, Pennsylvania Secretary of the Aging, for their leadership in the field of aging services.
The Aging Revolution Summit was presented by the Wesley Enhanced Living Foundation, which advances the Wesley Enhanced Living continuing care retirement communities' vision and mission through philanthropy.
VNR Timecodes
00:00-00:26: Senator John Glenn speaks at The Aging Revolution Summit about aging and exploring space at the age of 77.
00:27-00:37: Senator John Glenn ends keynote address and is thanked by Jeff Petty, Wesley Enhanced Living President and CEO.
00:38-00:50: Over 350 business leaders, healthcare professionals and policy makers gathered in the Grand Ballroom at the Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue during Senator Glenn's keynote address.
00:51-01:31: The Aging Revolution Summit panel discussions focused on topics such as providing housing for low-income seniors, medical advances, how seniors are incorporating technology into their daily lives and the ethics of aging.
01:32-01:53: Stroud Curran, Wesley Enhanced Living Board of Directors Chairperson, addresses the audience at the Visionary's Reception, held on September 26 at the National Liberty Museum. He speaks about the importance of Wesley Enhanced Living addressing aging issues.
01:54-02:04: Nora Dowd Eisenhower, Pennsylvania Secretary of Aging, accepts the Visionary's Award and addresses the audience at the Visionary's Reception.
02:05-02:24: Senator Bob Kerrey speaks at the Visionary's Reception about changes that should be made to the national Social Security system. He also received the Visionary's Award.
02:25-02:37: Guests talk about aging issues at the Visionary's Reception.
Source: Business Wire
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