The World Health Organization (WHO) in 2007 presented its Age-Friendly Cities Guide, now a global movement - an Age-Friendly World. It is primarily about developing strategies to incorporate the life needs of an older population within the community.
In future, if input beyond current older populations is to be encouraged, a more appropriate term is Age Inclusive. The evolution of community is every generation’s project.
Aging demographics have varying influences on social structures and business markets around the world. Opportunity or challenge, we face a future where the potential for society, with increased life expectancy, is greater than at any time in human history.
Longevity in this context becomes an inter-generational matter. We all have a vested interest in shaping changes to social policy related to such matters as pension reform, health care, home care & life-long learning.
In the expansive world of a Longevity Economy, many business sectors are marketing specific products and services largely identifiable to segments of a diverse older adult population.
Gerontechnology is one of the most significant areas of work where so much product research & development is on fast forward. This is a new horizon where technology is at an intersection with aging and longevity to help older adults stay engaged and live healthier lives.
Out of brief encounters on a virtual event, often grows further connection, discourse and learning – that is, if you are prepared to reach out. Back in February at the 6th Century Summit presented by The Longevity Project in collaboration with the Stanford Center on Longevity it was during one of the sessions around the theme of
Since the age-friendly or age-inclusive narrative began, as it relates to cities, communities or neighbourhoods, many concepts have been proposed and several adopted as we have looked for multiple options that work in an integrated way. Adopting a version of an old adage – a well watered root will take its time to find a
The positive evolution of community is every generation’s project. From Generations Working Together another Global Intergenerational Week is back for a 6th year – April 24-30, with participation from organizations in 14 countries, each of whom will hold their own events. Since 2007 with its origins in Scotland, Generations Working Together (GWT) has developed a robust UK footprint;
Longevity, Learning & The Future of Work – this, the 6th Century Summit theme presented by The Longevity Project in collaboration with the Stanford Center on Longevity was held over a two day period in mid-February and the question posed that fronted the opening session: What if longevity and learning weren’t separate worlds? Promptly this was answered by the obvious connection
Over the last two decades as we have moved forward year by year with higher numbers of older people making up our urban populations, (let’s run with age 65 as the start in this post), we have come to realize that we needed to realign plans, policies and processes for systems that support everyday living,
However there seems to be a twist to this story. NewGen Health was not on the top eight finalist list I received which invited me as an SE Health frequent follower to vote in the People’s Choice Awards. Apparently, a few days before the final event, an entry BioTrillium dropped out and NewGen Health, which