Lisa Ireland, President and CEO of the Longevity Science Foundation, Delivered Keynote Address and Led Panel at Library of Congress Event on Feb. 7, 2024
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MIAMI, Feb. 9, 2024 ~ On February 7, 2024, the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. hosted the "Putting Together the Puzzle Pieces of Longevity" event, sponsored by the Longevity Science Foundation and the Library's American Folklife Center. The event aimed to bring together specialists from various fields to discuss how cognitive wellness and quality of life intersect in the context of longevity science.

The keynote address was delivered by Lisa Ireland, president and CEO of Miami-based Longevity Science Foundation. Ireland also led a panel discussion on the topic, which included experts such as Jon Kay, director of Traditional Arts Indiana at Indiana University; Kelly O'Brien, vice president of Prevention for UsAgainstAlzheimer's; and Susan Magsamen, executive director of the International Arts and Mind Lab at Johns Hopkins University.

During her keynote address, Ireland shared the foundation's efforts to improve aging adults' quality of life by supporting new approaches to enhance cognitive and psychological well-being. The panelists discussed various issues related to longevity science, including ethical considerations, neural health, and the impact of art engagement on brain function.

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One of the main goals of the event was to shift focus from "mental health" to "cognitive wellness" and highlight the importance of quality of life for older adults. The event was co-sponsored by the Health Services Division and is now available for viewing in the Library's Event Videos collection.

Ireland has dedicated her career to nonprofit organizations such as Rochester Museum and Science Center (RMSC) in New York. She has also served as director of Donor Relations and Stewardship at Rochester Institute of Technology before joining Longevity Science Foundation.

"We at Longevity Science Foundation are proud to have co-sponsored this significant event at the Library of Congress," said Ireland. "Our goal is to make longevity accessible to everyone and raise awareness about how cognitive wellness impacts quality of life."

Ireland's passion for promoting longevity science has taken her around the world, where she has made connections to advance research and ensure its accessibility to people living normal lives. With her extensive experience in the nonprofit sector, Ireland continues to work towards her goal of improving the lives of aging adults through Longevity Science Foundation.

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