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AARP Diversity & Aging in the 21st Century Conference

Posted on: Wednesday, 6 June 2007, 12:00 CDT

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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AARP

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

Web site: http://www.aarp.org/

Source: PRNewswire-USNewswire

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