NGS Symposium

Aging and Family History Symposium

Understanding and Influencing the Intersection of Family History and Aging


The Symposium on Healthy Aging and the Role of the Family History Community addresses healthy aging, AgeTech, and family history, identifying areas where people can learn about assisting America’s aging population. 

It is our honor and pleasure to invite you to watch our symposium of experts and to become a part of aligning the aging and family history communities.

Discussion topics include:

  • Panel One: Understanding the health and cognitive issues facing an aging population. How aging, isolation, and loneliness affect cognition – and how to assist those impacted.
  • Panel Two: How the family history community can help our communities and the aging population.
  • Panel Three: Activities that individuals and organizations, such as genealogy societies, libraries, archives, and museums (SLAMs), are conducting to support healthy aging.

Full Length Session Videos: