NEW YORK (June 6, 2017) – The Aegon Center for Longevity and Retirement (ACLR) today launched its sixth Annual Retirement Readiness Survey at the OECD Forum in Paris. The report, Successful Retirement – Healthy Aging and Financial Security, finds that both good financial habits and a healthy lifestyle are critical components of preparing for a successful retirement….

KYOTO (April 26, 2017) – Today, the Global Coalition on Aging (GCOA) and Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) launched the Dementia Innovation Readiness Index, a first-ever comprehensive evaluation of innovation in dementia treatment, prevention, and care across G7 countries. “Since the last new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease entered the market more than a decade ago, the…

The new application, available for use with Apple Watch, holds important potential for improving care and treatment of those with dementia NEW YORK (April 13, 2017) – The Global Coalition on Aging congratulates Nestlé Skin Health SHIELD on the release of its groundbreaking “Itch Tracker,” a new application that collects data on scratching during sleep….

NEW YORK (April 7, 2017) – On this World Health Day, the Global Coalition on Aging (GCOA) recognizes the importance of addressing and reducing the stigma surrounding depression, WHD’s 2017 theme. Depression is the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide. Recognizing the risk of depression and making appropriate care and supports accessible for…

Hackathon judges award $20,000 in prizes, with a grand prize still up for grabs.  NEW YORK (March 29, 2017) – Four innovation teams took top prizes at the inaugural Nestlé Skin Health SHIELD Hackathon on March 10th and 11th, 2017. Judges awarded $5,000 to each winning team for their innovative proposals to address challenges in…