Principle 10

To ensure regular dialogue with organizations representing the interests of the aging population.

1. Center for Policy Research on Aging (CPRA)
a. Established in 1997, the Center for Policy Research on Aging (CPRA) studies the major policy issues affecting our aging society, including Social Security, Medicare, long-term care, and the societal implications that accompany the aging of the baby boom generation and their children. CPRA is housed at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs.

b. In recognition of the growing diversity of the elderly population, the CPRA focuses special attention on policy issues as they affect Latino, African-American, Asian, and other ethnic populations. As a national, state, and local resource center on aging policy, the CPRA conducts research, fosters multidisciplinary collaboration among UCLA faculty, and works closely with policy makers, service providers, and community groups in meeting the challenges of an aging society.

2. UCLAEA (UCLA Emeriti Association)
a. The UCLA Emeriti Association represents UCLA Senate faculty who have retired, and advocates their interests to the campus and University of California administrations. Formed in 1967, the UCLA Emeriti Association was the first organization of its kind in the country and remains a model for emeriti associations on the other UC campuses and nationally.The Emeriti and UCLARA jointly present after-lunch programs featuring speakers and performances. Emeriti Association activities also include arts and crafts exhibits and mentoring programs. The UCLA Emeriti Newsletter is published three times a year.

b. The UCLA Emeriti Association is an all-volunteer organization that advocates for UCLA's retired faculty/staff and plan programs for their members. Support their advocacy efforts by joining or renewing your membership. Membership forms will be available at in-person programs.

3. UCLA Longevity Center (Longevity Center)
a. The Longevity Center Mission is to help people live better, longer lives through lifelong learning, research, and community programs. It seeks to motivate and empower people to take an active role in their self-care and wellness. The center offers programming for lifelong learning through our Senior Scholars program, cognitive/memory training courses, and webinars.

• Center Programs Brain Boot Camp: Didactics on optimal brain health, nutrition, stress management, exercise, and memory training
• Memory Training: Memory enhancing techniques for people with mild memory challenges and their significant others.
• Senior Scholars: A UCLA campus program for older adults 50+ to audit regular session undergraduate courses with distinguished UCLA professors at reduced fees.

**An intergenerational experience without exams, reports, or prerequisites.**