Policy
The needs and consequences of the rapidly aging population continue to dominate health and social policies on the federal level. The Alliance for Aging Research plays a major role in informing and shaping the efforts of policymakers as the debate over these policies takes place. For the past 20 years, the Alliance for Aging Research has been committed to advancing scientific discoveries to improve the experience of aging. The Alliance will continue this mission while also serving as an objective “anti-silo” player in the area of healthy aging research – seeking to clear legislative and regulatory obstacles that impede progress.
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Brochure, ReportThe Silver Book: Chronic Disease and Medical Innovation--Osteoporosis
The first volume of The Silver Book was launched in 2006 and has quickly become a trusted resource for health policy practitioners. The Silver Book®: Osteoporosis is the latest volume in this important collection. Each section in the volume includes charts, statistics, and key findings that together paint a comprehensive picture of the burden of osteoporosis and the tremendous potential of innovation. Much of the data focuses on the older population—those most at risk for osteoporosis-related fractures. -
Press ReleaseExperts Call for New Research Focus to Slow Aging and Extend Healthy Life
Acknowledging increases in life expectancy and unprecedented aging of populations worldwide, experts from the United States and United Kingdom make the case for a new model of health promotion aimed at slowing aging in humans. Published online by the British Medical Journal (BMJ.com), the experts argue that interventions in aging that have worked in animals are now appropriate for disease prevention in humans and call for a well-funded and aggressive research strategy to extend healthy life. -
Press ReleaseAlliance for Aging Research Recognizes Erik Fatemi
The Alliance for Aging Research will honor Erik Fatemi, a staff member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, for his public service and commitment to medical research with its inaugural Florence S. Mahoney Making A Difference Award. Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), chairman of the subcommittee, will participate in the award ceremony and reception to be held this evening at the Reserve Officers Association.
