Aging in America: Survive or Thrive

Healthcare

The current healthcare system was designed to better serve the acute care needs of the young rather than the complex and chronic needs of an older population. This is reflected in the fact there are approximately 60,000 pediatricians in the U.S., but only about 7000 geriatricians. However, innovative solutions like an “age-friendly” emergency department at UC San Francisco are being developed.

Healthcare

2m 58s

  • Aging in America: Survive or Thrive: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Aging in America: Survive or Thrive

    S1 E1 - 55m 51s

    Aging in America: Survive or Thrive, narrated by Martin Sheen, is a one-hour documentary that celebrates the promise of increased longevity while addressing crucial and unprecedented public policy challenges. Using Dr. Robert Butler’s Pulitzer Prize winning book, Why Survive? as a guide, the film explores critical topics such as ageism, healthcare, economic insecurity, and Alzheimer’s disease.

WETA Passport

Stream tens of thousands of hours of your PBS and local favorites with WETA Passport whenever and wherever you want. Catch up on a single episode or binge-watch full seasons before they air on TV.