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In this compelling episode of Research Renaissance, host Deborah Westphal sits down with Sue Peschin, President and CEO of the Alliance for Aging Research, for a candid conversation about the intersection of science, policy, and aging. From Alzheimer’s drug coverage to the future of stem cell research, they unpack what it truly means to age with dignity—and how equity, access, and advocacy play a critical role.
Sue shares her personal journey into aging research, her leadership transition at the Alliance, and the organization’s long-standing commitment to ensuring older adults receive fair and effective healthcare. They explore the challenges of Coverage with Evidence Development (CED) in Medicare, the rising need for culturally competent communication, and how the stigma around neuropsychiatric symptoms in aging can be addressed through education and empathy.
Key Topics Covered:
Memorable Quote:
“Everybody deserves to age as healthy as they can.” – Sue Peschin
Resources & Links:
🔗 Alliance for Aging Research
📧 Contact Sue: [email protected]
📺 YouTube: Alliance for Aging Research Video Library
🔬 Learn more about our mission at TofflerTrust.org
To learn more about the breakthroughs discussed in this episode and to support ongoing research, visit our website at tofflertrust.org.
Technical Podcast Support by Jon Keur at Wayfare Recording Co.
In this compelling episode of Research Renaissance, host Deborah Westphal sits down with Sue Peschin, President and CEO of the Alliance for Aging Research, for a candid conversation about the intersection of science, policy, and aging. From Alzheimer’s drug coverage to the future of stem cell research, they unpack what it truly means to age with dignity—and how equity, access, and advocacy play a critical role.
Sue shares her personal journey into aging research, her leadership transition at the Alliance, and the organization’s long-standing commitment to ensuring older adults receive fair and effective healthcare. They explore the challenges of Coverage with Evidence Development (CED) in Medicare, the rising need for culturally competent communication, and how the stigma around neuropsychiatric symptoms in aging can be addressed through education and empathy.
Key Topics Covered:
Memorable Quote:
“Everybody deserves to age as healthy as they can.” – Sue Peschin
Resources & Links:
🔗 Alliance for Aging Research
📧 Contact Sue: [email protected]
📺 YouTube: Alliance for Aging Research Video Library
🔬 Learn more about our mission at TofflerTrust.org
To learn more about the breakthroughs discussed in this episode and to support ongoing research, visit our website at tofflertrust.org.
Technical Podcast Support by Jon Keur at Wayfare Recording Co.