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.
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Welcome |
| Audio | Kathleen Courrier, vice president of communications, Urban Institute |
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Opening Remarks / Overview |
| Audio | Abigail Trafford, columnist, Washington Post |
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Presentations |
| Audio | Scott Bass, dean, Graduate School, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
| Audio | Sheila Zedlewski, director, Income and Benefits Policy Center, Urban Institute |
| Audio | Karyne Jones, president and CEO, National Caucus and Center on Black Aged |
| Audio | Harry R. Moody, director of academic affairs, AARP |
| Audio | Question and answer session |
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