ADVISORY/One Small Step for Senator Glenn, One Large Stride for Healthy Aging.--(BW HealthWire)-- Glenn's Return to Space Thursday Highlights Need to Fund Aging Research to Keep America's Aging Population Healthier Longer Senator John Glenn's planned return to space on October 29th has highlighted the national need to fund aging research. There are now twice as many Americans over age 65 than when Glenn first orbited the Earth in 1962, and the number of Americans 85 years or older is projected to grow from 3.3 million today to 18.9 million by the year 2050. "Senator Glenn's a real American hero American Hero may refer to:
 This article or section is an autobiography, or has been extensively edited by the subject, and may not conform to Wikipedia's NPOV policy.Please see the relevant discussion on the . (AFAR, www.afar.org). Medical research into aging is a dramatically growing field, and AFAR is on the forefront of research into age-related diseases and conditions. But much more work needs to be done in these fields to prepare the medical community to meet the growing needs of older Americans. "Aging research is a great investment. Older people not only to live longer than in previous generations, they also experience much lower rates of disability," added Ms. Lederman. In fact, a recent report from Duke University has shown that the disability rate among Medicare beneficiaries has been dropping by 1.3% a year since 1982. This trend to wellness annually saves the American government $17.3 billion on what is today a $190 billion Medicare bill. "Glenn's return to space emphasizes the new stereotype on aging. Namely, that it need not be feared but embraced and enjoyed. Indeed, Glenn's trip and the latest research show it's never too late to begin successful aging through exercise and a balanced diet balanced diet n. A diet that furnishes in proper proportions all of the nutrients necessary for adequate nutrition. balanced diet ," added AFAR grantee An individual to whom a transfer or conveyance of property is made. In a case involving the sale of land, the buyer is commonly known as the grantee. grantee n. Dr. Roger McCarter of the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio San Antonio (săn ăntō`nēō, əntōn`), city (1990 pop. 935,933), seat of Bexar co., S central Tex., at the source of the San Antonio River; inc. 1837. . The AFAR staff and Board will be in Florida to witness Senator Glenn's space launch, and are available to the media for comment. To arrange an interview call Peter Cleary at the telephone numbers listed above or at the Holiday Inn Oceanfront o·cean·front n. Land bordering an ocean: Condominiums crowd the oceanfront. Noun 1. oceanfront - land bordering an ocean Resort in Cocoa Beach at (407) 783-2271. The American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) is a leading, national nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. dedicated to supporting biomedical bi·o·med·i·cal adj. 1. Of or relating to biomedicine. 2. Of, relating to, or involving biological, medical, and physical sciences. and clinical aging research. Founded in 1981, AFAR has provided over $32 million to more than 1,000 medical students and researchers. Please visit our website (www.afar.org) for more information about AFAR. |
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