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New Website, Champions For Successful Aging, Brings Together International Thought Leaders On Successful Aging

--Site Features Live Senior Population Ticker Along With Research, Articles & Commentary--
 
OMAHA, NE (June 2011) – A new website called Champions For Successful Aging (www.championsforaging.org) has launched as a go-to site for anyone interested in staying on top of successful aging issues today.            
 
The new site brings together the best and brightest thought leaders from all aspects of aging, including experts, academics, practitioners and policymakers, to share their insights and experiences.  The site features:

  • Top research, studies, articles and white papers about aging around the world
  • “Featured Champion” profile and discussion of his/her work in the world of aging
  • Commentary by contributors
  • Weekly blog roundup
  • International content
  • Collaborative space where readers can submit their own suggested Champions of Aging

Champions For Successful Aging (www.championsforaging.org) also features a live ticker counting the senior population for both the USA and globally. The site tracks seniors in real time and is based on the World Census.

Initial “Champions” profiled on the site include Ken Dychtwald, (Ph.D. Gerontology & CEO/President of Age Wave), Paul Hogan (Chairman, Home Instead Senior Care), Dr. William Thomas (founder of Eden Alternative and ChangingAging.org), Matt Thornhill (President & Founder, Boomer Project), and many more. Additional “Champions” will be added regularly.

Champions For Successful Aging (www.championsforaging.org) is sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care.

“Worldwide, the number of people aged 60 years and older is growing faster than any other age group,” said Paul Hogan, chairman and co-founder of Home Instead Senior Care. “Older adults will soon be the largest demographic in many countries and this shift is already having significant ramifications on societies, economies, and governments. Champions For Successful Aging (www.championsforaging.org) will serve as a global source of ideas, actions, information and research to help improve the lives of seniors.”

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