Professor, University of Maryland School of Nursing
Dr. Barbara D. Resnick is a geriatric nurse and researcher specializing in optimizing health and quality of life for older adults, particularly in the context of mobility and independence.
Global life expectancy has climbed to 73 years — but more years doesn't automatically mean better years. Dan Buettner, Dr. Nir Barzilai, and Dr. Barbara Resnick examine the longevity paradox: why the dream of living longer has started to feel, for many, more like a problem than a triumph.