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Productive Aging: Boon or Burden?

February 7, 2006
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Urban Institute
2100 M Street N.W., 5th Floor
Washington, D.C.

Today, two out of ten Americans are 55 or older, and that number is expected to increase to three out of ten by 2030. But retirement isn't just gardening and travel. More older Americans are staying active longer, either in the workforce or through unpaid work. Panelists addressed how and why seniors are keeping active, focusing on policy options to increase their productivity and satisfaction.

Welcome

AudioKathleen Courrier, vice president of communications, Urban Institute
 

Opening Remarks / Overview

AudioAbigail Trafford, columnist, Washington Post
 

Presentations

AudioScott Bass, dean, Graduate School, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
AudioSheila Zedlewski, director, Income and Benefits Policy Center, Urban Institute
AudioKaryne Jones, president and CEO, National Caucus and Center on Black Aged
AudioHarry R. Moody, director of academic affairs, AARP
AudioQuestion and answer session