October 28, 1998

Media Contact: José A. Alvarez (619) 594-2585

 

ATTENTION: ASSIGNMENT EDITORS

 

Is Aging Becoming Hip?

 

On Thursday, October 29, U.S. Senator John Glenn will take off on a nine-day mission into space. The mission is giving scientists hope about further space research on the process of aging. But, could sending a 77-year-old man into space also be a sign that aging is becoming hip?

San Diego State University has an expert available to talk about this andother topics related to aging. Dr. E. Percil Stanford is a professor of gerontology at SDSU and the director of the University Center on Aging. He can comment on all aspects of social and behavioral issues related to the elderly. You can reach him at (619) 594-6765.