Preparing for the ‘Silver Tsunami’

Many believe that neither our health systems nor most individual citizens are fully prepared for this coming “silver tsunami.” As Minnesota’s baby boomers start entering their 70s, some longstanding questions take on new urgency: How can we have better health outcomes while spending the same or less than we do now? What innovations will change the face of elder care in Minnesota? And what roles do individuals and the public sphere have in preparing for our future?

MinnPost Managing Editor Susan Albright will lead representatives from several corners of the Minnesota healthcare community in a panel discussion. A Q & A will follow. 

Guest panelists include Mary Jo George (Associate State Director - Advocacy, AARP); Dr. Thomas Klemond, MD (Palliative Medicine and Community Care Department Chair, Park Nicollet Health Services); Gayle Kvenvold  (President/CEO, LeadingAge Minnesota); State Sen. Tony Lourey (Chair, Health and Human Services Finance Committee); and Dawn Simonson (Executive Director, Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging).

Attendance is free, but registration is required. Click here for more information.

Sponsored by UCare