Global Aging Research Symposium Highlights
Author Information
Author(s): Ailshire Jennifer, Jinkook Lee, Yaun Zhang, Mateo Farina, Nekehia Quashie
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Conclusion
The symposium emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary approaches and cross-national comparisons in understanding the aging process and addressing challenges faced by older adults globally.
Supporting Evidence
- The symposium highlights the promise of global studies of older adults.
- It emphasizes the value of multidisciplinary perspectives on aging.
- Presentations focus on social determinants of cognitive health across diverse contexts.
- The session showcases how harmonized studies can reveal inequalities in cognitive health.
Takeaway
This meeting brought together experts to discuss how studying older people in different countries can help us understand aging better and improve lives.
Methodology
The symposium included empirical presentations using global aging surveys to explore social determinants of cognitive health.
Participant Demographics
Scholars from Gerontology, Sociology, and Economics, with presentations covering diverse countries including those from Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the United States.
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