Longevity Series
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Longevity Series
Begun in 2011, this series is co-sponsored with the Stanford Center on Longevity and addresses matters of particular interest to seniors in the Stanford community. Presentations and lectures have ranged from health-related topics to practical advice regarding support services.
Current Year Presentations
- Wednesday, January 8, 2025 | 4-5 PM | Zoom webinar
Lecture by Dr. Luis de Lecea, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, entitled “Sleep and Aging: How Rest Makes Us More Resilient.” Videorecording available by clicking here. - Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | 4-5 PM | Zoom webinar
Lecture by Dr. Victor Henderson, Professor of Epidemiology & Population Health and of Neurology & Neurological Sciences and Director of Stanford’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, entitled “Alzheimer’s disease: New definition and new approaches to treatment and prevention.” - Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | 4-5 PM | Zoom webinar
Lecture by Dr. Roland Hsu of the Stanford Help Center, entitled "Coping and Growing with Loss." Videorecording available by clicking here.
Prior Year Presentations
- Wednesday, March 20, 2024. "Aging-in-Place: Reflections and Resources," a panel moderated by Professor Emeritus Mike Kirst with Paula Wolfson of Avenidas and Chuck Sieloff, a representative of the Stanford Cluster of Avenidas Village. Videorecording available by clicking here.
- Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Dr. Anne L. Friedlander on the topic of “Physical Activity for Longevity: Needs and Recommendations for Later in Life.” Resources are available upon request by contacting stanfordemeriticouncil@stanford.edu
- Thursday, October 23, 2023. President Richard Saller in a presentation and Q&A with the Emeriti/ae Community
- Wednesday, May 17, 2023, “Where to Live in Retirement: Some Options,” a panel moderated by Professor Emeritus Mike Kirst with emeriti/ae faculty panelists Stanley Peters, Dick Scott, Phil Sunshine, and Nancy Tuma, and comments by Margaret Ann Fidler. A document containing informative handouts is linked here.