Promoting Healthy Aging with Taylor Jansen

In this episode of 'Risking Old Age in America,' host Harry Margolis discusses the impending challenges of aging for baby boomers with Taylor Jansen from the Healthy Aging Data Lab at UMass. They delve into the implications of an aging population, the importance of compiling data on older adults, and the role of social determinants in shaping health outcomes. Taylor highlights the Healthy Aging Data Report's impact on policy and community support, emphasizing age-friendly and dementia-friendly initiatives. They also discuss the significance of chronic disease management and the critical need for community-based services to support aging in place. Topics 00:00 Introduction to the Aging Population Crisis 00:32 Meet Taylor Jansen: Gerontology Expert 01:11 Understanding the Healthy Aging Data Reports 03:08 Challenges and Trends in Different States 04:58 Defining Chronic Diseases and Their Impact 10:13 Age-Friendly Communities and Their Benefits 17:01 Preparing for the Baby Boomer Surge 19:47 Policy Recommendations for Healthy Aging 21:39 Personal Advice for Healthy Aging Risking Old Age in America