First-Annual Aging Revolution Summit To Address A New Model For Aging Services
Philadelphia, PA - The first-annual Aging Revolution Summit will address the critical aging issues facing our nation on September 27 at the Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue. Senator John Glenn will serve as the keynote speaker and Comptroller General of the U.S. David M. Walker will provide important commentary. The Summit is presented by the Wesley Enhanced Living Foundation, which advances the Wesley Enhanced Living continuing care retirement communities' vision and mission through philanthropy.
The Aging Revolution Summit will bring together top innovators, policy makers and providers to discuss the future of aging services and healthcare. University of Pennsylvania's Bioethicist Dr. Paul Root Wolpe, Dr. David M. Nash, Health Policy Chair, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Renata Bushko, Chair, Future of Health Technology Institute are among the Summit participants.
According to Jeff Petty, Wesley Enhanced Living president and CEO, The Aging Revolution Summit will discover a new paradigm for today's seniors and tomorrow's generation.
"As the Baby Boomers age, our society has a mandate to explore these issues and discover a solution to the healthcare crisis our nation is facing," he said.
Summit panel sessions will explore issues impacting every generation. Discussions will focus 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 will also be explored.
Over 500 long term care board chairs, board directors and senior management are expected to attend. Elected officials, healthcare policy makers and professionals who serve the aging industry will also be in attendance.
The Aging Revolution Summit will open on Wednesday, September 26 with the Visionary's Reception. Anita Brikman, award-wining health and medical reporter, will emcee the evening. Senator Bob Kerry and Pennsylvania Secretary of Aging Nora Dowd Eisenhower will be honored for their leadership in this field.
For a complete list of Summit sessions and participants, and further information about registration, please visit www.theagingrevolution.org.
SOURCE: Wesley Enhanced Living (WEL)