Linda Fried

Dr. Linda Fried, a leading geriatrician and Dean at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, joins to discuss the crucial topic of frailty in aging. She emphasizes how lifestyle changes, like physical activity and social connections, can promote longevity. Fried highlights the transformative Experience Corps program, which empowers older adults to volunteer in schools, reinforcing the power of intergenerational connections. Their conversation also touches on the societal shifts necessary to support healthy aging and the unique contributions of seniors.