Newswise — Look who’s turning 65 ... about 10,000 people will turn 65 years of age in the United States every day for the next 19 years. Sarah Toevs, director of the Center for the Study of Aging at Boise State University, is available to discuss the impact an aging America will have on resources, care and lifestyle.
Toevs can discuss how changes in the ratio of workers to retirees will impact the sustainability of Social Security and create a drain on resources critical to elder care, as well as the opportunities created by emphasizing prevention, health promotion and personal responsibility. She also can share findings from her work on intergenerational learning and community-based support, as well as offer an analysis of population demographics.
Dr. Toevs is a faculty member in the College of Health Sciences at Boise State University, and directs the interdisciplinary Center for the Study of Aging at Boise State. She holds a doctoral degree from the University of Utah and is actively engaged in creating positive learning experiences for students pursuing gerontology, and in supporting community-based efforts to maximize quality of life for individuals of all ages. Her research interests include a variety of aging related topics including chronic disease management, physical activity and elder abuse prevention.
Learn more about Toevs and a number of other Boise State University faculty experts at http://beyondtheblue.boisestate.edu/, Boise State’s award-winning website of podcast presentations on a wide range of relevant topics.
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