Importance of basic and applied research from the viewpoints of investigators in the psychology of aging

In this series of presentations, the importance and practical implications of many different research programs in the psychology of aging is presented from the viewpoints of the investigators themselves. These scientists discuss the implications and significance of their work for society as it affects other scientists, policy-makers, the media, and the public. The discussions make clear that the many of the problems associated with aging are essentially behavioral problems which can be prevented through behavioral change in the early as well as later years of the lifespan.