
Stephanie Firestone
@firekrone
Senior Strategic Policy Advisor, Health & Age-friendly Communities,
AARP International
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http://aarpinternational.org/ 13-05-2009 00:33:38
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Congratulations Jo Ann Jenkins @Aarp on joining the World Health Organization (WHO) #HealthyAgeing 50 - 50 leaders globally transforming the world to be a better place to grow older. Learn more: decadeofhealthyageing.org/topics-initiat…

Please join us Oct 4th for #UNGA2022 event on housing and older persons. @aarpintl Claudia Mahler - UN Independent Expert UN For Ageing Global Alliance Stephanie Firestone @sbsomersINPEA


Our annual #healthylongevity event is happening tomorrow Oct 20 and you're invited! Register to virtually participate in a dynamic day of inspiring keynotes, unique panel conversations and more featuring top healthcare experts. spr.ly/6012MdLyy<nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2…>


In 2021 the poverty rate grew among older adults-rising above younger age groups for the 1st time in 15 years, writes Lydia DePillis via @NYTimes. Much to be done to advance economic security for older adults & assure a dignified old age, American Society Aging nytimes.com/2022/10/17/bus…

“Businesses must help rectify disparities amplified through pandemic, via structural vs. a cyclical responses.” AARP International Social Innovation Summit #healthyaging


Businesses should focus on community conditions such as adequate housing, affordable healthy foods, and accessible transportation, as a way to support both their workforce and wellbeing in their broader communities. AARP International Social Innovation Summit #healthylongevity


White House emphasizes the administration’s all-of-government approach to COVID-19 vaccination, such as ensuring when US-HUD has touch points with assisted living facilities that they ask what the facility needs to get everyone vaccinated. AARP International #healthylongevity


“In a world where information has become democratized, we each play a role in spreading good information so that misinformation and disinformation do not take root and spread.” - Dr. Ashish Jha, White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator. AARP International #healthylongevity








AARP Policy Rodney Harrell, PhD with National League of Cities president Mayor Woodwards and IL Corp for Supportive Housing’s Angela Brooks: Accessory Dwelling Units r the Swiss Army knife of housing, serving affordable, aging, young adult and other needs. #NPC23




