Now in its fifth year, SEF 2024 will highlight key themes at the intersection of leadership, successful aging, and the Silver Economy, including healthcare and finance challenges, technology’s impact on aging, the core elements in an age-friendly environment, and the future of traditional consumer businesses. Linking these themes to the goals and aspirations of the…

At the meeting and in the report that followed, “The Role of G7 Governments in Global Efforts to Encourage Antimicrobial Development Through a Pull Incentive: Challenges and Collaboration,” leaders called on G7 governments to fund pull incentives and make “fair share” investments in antibiotic innovation to fight the global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) crisis. They found…

On September 27, 2023, The Global Coalition on Aging (GCOA) Alliance for Health Innovation and The American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) convened for a roundtable discussion on cancer, innovation, and healthy aging. Experts on cancer treatment, health policy, aging, and patient voices explored the value of biomedical innovation, and the importance of both the…

Why an Age-Friendly City or Community Has to Address Osteoporosis Good bone health improves strength and mobility for greater independence and increased wellbeing among older adults. A bone health program is a smart investment, ensuring that older adults can live happier and healthier lives in their communities. The Global Coalition on Aging Bone Health Initiative’s…

On September 19th, 2023, the Global Coalition on Aging (GCOA), the International Longevity Centre UK (ILC-UK), and the International Longevity Centre USA (ILC-USA) convened a roundtable discussion alongside the 2023 UNGA High Level Meeting to discuss the essential role that life-course immunization should play in pandemic preparedness.  The discussion brought together experts on healthy aging,…