World Federation of Public Health Association Statement

The Global Ageing Network joined the World Federation of Public Health Associations in supporting the notion of a new Global Pandemic Treaty. A new international treaty could reaffirm the legitimacy of WHO by enabling the development of a wide range of interventions, including a comprehensive health surveillance system with independent

New Initiative, New Resources: Opening Doors to Aging Services

Opening Doors to Aging Services, a new LeadingAge initiative, provides communications strategies and research-tested messages to tell our story! This long-term, national-local initiative seeks to raise awareness and increase understanding of the aging services sector. It is founded on robust research from which complete strategic communications guidance and messaging were

The Global Ageing Network Launches COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout Report

Mark your calendars for a webinar on December 15 at 4 pm US E.T. as we release our latest report, “Cross Cultural Snapshot of the Vaccine Distribution: A Provider Prospective”. You’ll hear from the principal investigator, Dr. Emi Kiyota, who will share the report’s key findings about the effectiveness of

The Global Ageing Network Celebrates UN International Day of Older Persons!

On 1 October, the Global Ageing Network joined with aged care members to celebrate the United Nations International Day of Older Persons (IDOP). The theme for this year is “Digital Equity for All Ages” highlighting the need for access and connection virtually for older persons. Women and older persons experience digital

Join OLTCA’s This is Long Term Care 2021 Conference!

Join LTC change-makers virtually on Oct 26 & 27 for OLTCA’s This is Long Term Care 2021 fall conference: Disruptive Impact & Transformative Change. This conference will highlight emerging research and innovation, and bring together long-term care thought leaders, partners, and stakeholders to share their unique learnings from the impact

How Can We Help Older Adults Help Us?

Let’s join forces with older adults to change the world, writes President & CEO Katie Smith Sloan.   Last week, the Global Ageing Network offered a much-needed “breath of fresh air” to participants of its 2021 Summit—including me. Of course, the COVID-related challenges we’ve all faced head-on since March 2020

Join OLTCA’s This is Long Term Care 2021 Virtual Conference: Disruptive Impact & Transformative Change

Join LTC change-makers virtually on Oct 26 & 27 for OLTCA’s This is Long Term Care 2021 fall conference: Disruptive Impact & Transformative Change. This conference will highlight emerging research and innovation, and bring together long-term care thought leaders, partners, and stakeholders to share their unique learnings from the impact

Announcing 2021 Global Ageing Network Summit Keynote Speakers

We are excited to announce one of our keynote speakers will be Joe Coughlin, Founder & Director, MIT AgeLab. Dr. Coughlin will provide the Innovations Keynote Address at the upcoming Global Ageing Network Virtual Summit. Dr. Joe Coughlin leads the Massachusetts Institute of Technology AgeLab. Researcher, teacher & advisor –

85th Anniversary Virtual International Conference and Training Workshop

Selfhelp’s Community Service’s 85th anniversary virtual international conference and training workshop will be convening on October 18-21, 2021. Selfhelp is a large home care and community-based organization that provides a broad set of services to more than 20,000 seniors in New York, and serves as the largest provider to Holocaust

Check out Dialog Health’s e-journey’s!

Green innovations transforming aged care  The world is faced with two transformational challenges, the caring for a rapidly aging population and responding to climate change. Green or nature-based innovations are tackling both of these challenges at once, helping aged care organizations to achieve better care outcomes while adopting more sustainable