The CUIMC Healthy Aging Initiative

Dean Linda P. Fried in front of Low Library on the Columbia University campus.

Robert N. Butler Columbia Aging Center

The Center’s mission is to conduct interdisciplinary research and provide education to advance the goals of increasing health span for all in our world of longer lives, building the knowledge as to how to create wellbeing in our new second half of life, and making longevity an asset so that people of all ages may better thrive in our world’s aging societies.

The Science of Health

The Science of Health explores the biological and psychological processes that underpin an overall state of health.

Biosocial Aging and Health Equity

Identifying and studying the social and biological processes that impact healthy aging and build health equity.

Global Health and Aging

Global Health and Aging explores the forces that impact longevity, variations in the quality of life within and between societies, and policy interventions and social action.

Thriving Aging Societies

Social Engagement and Societal Infrastructure

Thriving Aging Societies is dedicated to the knowledge creation and solutions for transforming societies to ones with successful age.

International Longevity Center

The ILC-USA advises the public on how to maximize the benefits of increasing longevity in modern society.

Age Boom Academy

Since 2000, this program of the ILC has educated journalists about the multifaceted social, economic, and health issues associated with population aging.

News

There’s a Growing Split in the Middle of the Economic Distribution for Americans Nearing Retirement Age

August 23, 2023

Thirty percent of pre-retirees will face worse expected health and economic status

Topic

Aging
The New York Times: America is Growing Old. We Look Into Its Future

September 6, 2023

The Robert N. Butler-Jack Rosenthal Age Boom Academy inspires New York Times editorial coverage of our readiness for an Aging America.

Topic

Aging
National Academy of Medicine Honors Dean Linda P. Fried

October 9, 2023

The National Academy of Medicine honored Dean Fried with its prestigious David Rall Medal.

Topic

Aging