In April 2018, GCOA convened a roundtable discussion focused on the conditions of aging, including reduced bladder control, declining oral health and skin health, loss of vision and hearing, and decreased bone density and muscle mass. The private convening brought 23 experts together in Washington, DC, to discuss conditions of aging and their impact on quality of…

This GCOA report highlights the impact bladder health can have on quality of life as one ages and stresses the need for greater awareness of and new, innovative treatment options for overactive bladder (OAB). OAB is an increasingly debilitating, yet often unrecognized and under-addressed condition of aging affecting 30 million Americans.

In April 2017, GCOA launched the first ever Dementia Innovation Readiness Index, a comprehensive evaluation of innovation in dementia treatment, prevention, and care across G7 countries. The Index examines the current landscape in which actions to combat dementia are occurring in terms of the enablers of and barriers to innovation. By doing so across the…

In 2016, GCOA partnered with former Finnish Prime Minister Esko Aho to launch the first ever Digital Silver Forum. More than just a conference, the Digital Silver Forum is a dynamic opportunity where attendees, speakers, sponsors, and startups build connections and exchange ideas. The one-day Slush side event brings innovative thinkers, public policy experts, corporate…

Often seen as a social and financial burden, population aging presents a significant source of future growth, and it’s time for companies to capitalize on the opportunities. This panel at the Milken Institute’s Asia Summit in Singapore featured Nestlé Skin Health’s Peter Nicholson and S&P Global’s Anna Hughes alongside GCOA CEO Mike Hodin and Angelique…