On July 9-10, 2019, the Government of Finland and the Global Coalition on Aging convened the first-ever Silver Economy Forum for government and business leaders. Following the success of the Helsinki Silver Economy Forum, GCOA was invited to bring the issues highlighted in the Silver Economy Forum to the annual World Summit on the Information Society 2020, followed by other global SEF convenings around the world. 

Dementia Innovation Readiness Index Issues Call-to-Action for Argentina, Brazil, China, India, and Saudi Arabia to Prioritize National Plans, Earlier Detection and Diagnosis, Quality Care, and Awareness Campaigns (Chicago – July 27, 2018) – Today, the Global Coalition on Aging (GCOA) and Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) will present findings from the 2018 Dementia Innovation Readiness Index…

If we view the lives of Western women through the lens of 21st-century age demography, the limitations of the lifestyles Ms. Komisar describes become even more apparent.

GCOA CEO Mike Hodin was featured in this segment on NBC Nightly News about the growing number of Airbnb hosts who are older adults. According to the company,  senior citizens are the fastest growing and highest rated host demographic, with over 200,000 seniors actively welcoming guests using the service.  

The New York Academy of Medicine, Global Coalition on Aging, AARP New York, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch Release Symposium Insights and Action Items, Launch Financial Wellness Resource Guide New York (June 15, 2018) – A new report released today by The New York Academy of Medicine and the Global Coalition on Aging focuses on financial wellness…