Nominate an older adult living life to the fullest Gold Standard Award for Optimal Aging nominations open through April 15

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    2017 Gold Standard Award for Optimal Aging honorees
    2017 Gold Standard Award for Optimal Aging honorees

    Do you know someone 85 years or older who is an outstanding example of what it means to age well? Nominate them for the Gold Standard Award for Optimal Aging, an award given by the University of Louisville’s Institute for Sustainable Health & Optimal Aging.

    “This distinction celebrates not only lifetime achievements but also the continuing contribution of older adults,” said Christian Furman, M.D., medical director of the institute. “This award is one of the cornerstone events of Optimal Aging Month in September, a time dedicated to promoting the view that aging is an opportunity, not a disease.”

    Kenton & Rhu Hayes, 2017 Outstanding Couple Award
    Kenton & Rhu Hayes, 2017 Outstanding Couple Award

    Now in its seventh year, the award recognizes adults 85 years or older who are outstanding models of optimal aging in the physical, social, spiritual and creative aspects of life.

    “Optimal aging is the ability to flourish throughout one’s lifespan. It is not a specific level of achievement but rather a state in which a person is able to continue living life to its fullest,” said Anna Faul, Ph.D., executive director of the institute.

    The public may nominate an older adult for the Gold Standard Award for Optimal Aging through April 15. Multiple award winners will be announced during a luncheon September 7 at the Crowne Plaza, 830 Phillips Lane. Former radio personality Wayne Perkey will serve as master of ceremonies. Tickets are $35 per person. The event benefits the Institute for Sustainable Health & Optimal Aging and its efforts to empower older adults to flourish.

    Along with the nomination form, sponsorship and registration information also is available online. For questions, call 502-852-5629 or email OptimalAging@louisville.edu.

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    Julie oversees digital content for the Office of Communications and Marketing. She began her UofL career on the Health Sciences Center campus in 2007. Prior to this, Julie was a journalist with WFPL (Louisville Public Media), and occasionally filed reports for National Public Radio.