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.
As an avid follower of AGE-WELL – Canada’s technology and aging network – since its launch in 2015, I have watched it evolve, change up its direction not only by continuous engagement in partnerships with professionals in the field in Canada and internationally, but by also inviting the public to join its events, offering several
Ever since the notion of a Longevity Economy first took shape a decade or so ago, there have been countless global events that have brought together academics, researchers, policy makers, health and wellness professionals, science investors, technology designers and a host of other business people and specialists; shaping a multileveled narrative while incrementally mounting a
Even in a webinar on Social Prescribing back in March, I recall asking how referrals for social prescribing were reaching younger generations. In the April 8th CIHR Institute of Aging session on Ageing in Cities, when I asked about the development of intergenerational connections in NORC’s, it was Paula Rochon from Women’s College Hospital Research &
“We can’t really talk about longevity when our children are not in a good condition to grow themselves.” Muhammed Azzamulhaq So is the statement in the short Uma Tumbuh Sehat video,one of eight finalists in the Stanford Longevity Design Challenge 13th edition. Though this was my personal first choice, it did not make the top three when winners were
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