AARP Diversity & Aging in the 21st Century Conference

LAS ANGELES, June 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The following is being issued by AARP:

   (Logo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070209/NYF043LOGO )    WHAT:    AARP, the leading non-profit organization for Americans 50+, is            hosting the Diversity & Aging in the 21st Century conference. The            conference will feature leaders from national organizations from            across the country discussing areas of concern, best practices            and recommendations for solutions.             Today, ethnically diverse populations over 50 comprise almost 19            percent of the 50+ population, with almost 30 percent reporting            some form of a disability, and at least 20 percent of coupled            gays and lesbians are over 55.             The conference will focus on health care disparities, financial            security, housing and other issues facing diverse populations as            they age.  For a complete conference schedule:            http://www.aarp.org/diversityandaging             CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS:             Inspiring Social Change: A Conversation with AARP CEO Bill            Novelli and NAACP Chairman Julian Bond            June 21, 2007            9:00 – 10:30 am             Investing in the Future of Aging            June 19, 2007            1:00 – 3:00 pm            This panel discussion will focus on housing, workforce and health            care issues faced by diverse populations.             Ordinary Women – Extraordinary Lives            June 20, 2007            8:00 – 9:30 am            Women who benefited their communities and society as a whole            through their commitment to social justice and civil rights will            discuss their visions of an aging society growing more diverse.            Panelists:  Margaret Cruikshank, PhD: Author and Professor,                          University of Maine                        Anita Hill, JD: Professor of Law, Brandeis University                        Dolores Huerta: President, Dolores Huerta Foundation                        Angela Oh, JD: Attorney, lecturer and community                          activist             Retirement: Right, Privilege or Fading Concept?            June 20, 2007            1:15 – 2:30 pm            For the vast majority of people in communities of color and other            marginalized groups, retirement is not a reality.  Most cannot            afford to retire and are predicted to work well into their 80s            and beyond.  What will the next 30 years look like as we redefine            work and retirement?             HIV/AIDS and Older People            June 20, 2007            4:30 – 5:45 pm            The panel discusses the effects of the worldwide pandemic on the            older population.  It explores those directly affected by the            disease and the role of older people in holding together affected            families and communities.             Politics of Gender, Economic Security and Aging            June 20, 2007            9:45 – 11:00 am            This panel will explore ways to help women achieve economic            security later in life and reduce income disparities throughout            their life-spans.  The future of coalition-building and advocacy            will also be covered.    WHEN:    The conference will be held June 19 – 21, 2007            To receive press credentials to attend the conference, please            contact media@aarp.org or call (202) 434-2560.    WHERE:   Hotel Bonaventure            404 South Figueroa Street            Los Angeles, CA 90071   

For more information on the Diversity and Aging in the 21st Century Conference, please visit: http://www.aarp.org/diversityandaging

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CONTACT: Nancy Wood, +1-202-434-2560 or Charee Gillins, +1-626-585-2606,CGillins@aarp.org, both of AARP

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