Monday Briefing To Examine Aging Issues -- January 29, 2004 -- California Capitol Hill Bulletin -- Volume 11, Bulletin 3

On Monday, February 2, 2004, the Population Resource Center and the Northeast-Midwest Institute will conduct a breakfast briefing entitled "Aging in America: The Silver Surge." The event will be held from 9:30 - 11:00 am on Monday in Room 121 of the Cannon House Office Building.

The briefing will feature an introduction by PRC consultant Rebecca Beauregard, and presentations by Census Bureau Aging Studies Branch Chief Victoria A. Velkoff and International Longevity Center - USA President Robert Butler. Ms. Velkoff's briefing is entitled "America's Golden Years: Data for Decision Makers" and Dr. Butler's "The Challenge of Change."

PRC notes that by the year 2020, more than 20 percent of the United States population will

be 65 years of age or older and that understanding the implications of this "silver surge" for American society will be a major challenge to policy makers, especially with older Americans of today and tomorrow expected to live longer than ever before.

Like all segments of the state's population, California's older population is expected to continue rising in the coming years, but California continues to be a relatively young state. At present, California has the 6th lowest in the percentage of residents below age 65.

To attend the briefing (acceptances only) send e-mail to PRC@prcdc.org , call 202-467-5030, or fax to 202-467-5034.

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