Lifelong Learning and Ageism at the TimePie Longevity Forum
In November 2024, Dr. Burcu Demiray attended the TimePie Longevity Forum in Shanghai, a global gathering dedicated to the future of longevity, healthspan, and innovation. As the only social scientist she delivered a keynote on the importance of lifelong learning for healthy aging, emphasizing its role in keeping us cognitively fit, socially connected, and ready to adapt, fostering well-being at every stage of life. Burcu also led a training session on ageism, discussing its impact on individuals, research, and policies, and how it can stifle the very innovations meant to enhance our lives as we grow older.
