Mission
The mission of The Global Ageing Network is to connect and support care and service providers worldwide to enhance quality of life for older persons.
Our mission is advanced through education, leadership, collaboration and research. Our members include professionals and organizations in ageing services, governments, volunteer organizations, businesses, academics, researchers and architects that specialize in design for ageing.
Who We Are
The Global Ageing Network is comprised of leaders in ageing services, housing, research, technology and design. We bring together experts from around the world, lead education initiatives and provide a platform for innovative ideas in aging services to be explored. We pave the way to identify and implement best practices in aged care so that older people everywhere can live healthier, stronger, more independent lives.
Our History
The Global Ageing Network was founded as the International Association of Homes and Services for the Ageing (IAHSA) in 1994 by international leaders who understood that the global ageing phenomenon would have a profound impact on society. Their vision was to create a platform for policymakers, researchers, business and ageing services providers to collectively share their knowledge and best practices to enhance quality of care for the elderly wherever they live. Over the years, the Global Ageing Network has grown to be an international forum for learning, innovation, and peer networking.
Our Goals
To promote quality services for the ageing
To connect researchers and providers through applied research
To provide a forum for professional networking and an exchange of information for all persons interested in ageing, care of the ageing, design and accessibility for the ageing
To promote and provide education and training on global issues pertaining to ageing
To disseminate pertinent and timely information regarding ageing issues
To advocate for the rights of older adults and reforms in social care