Alongside World Cancer Day on February 4, Global Coalition on Aging has released a new report on improving cancer care for older cancer patients, How to Better Support Older Adults and Their Families for Shared Decision-Making About Cancer Care

“We’re sad to learn of the passing of Senator Feinstein,” said Michael Hodin, CEO of the Global Coalition on Aging. “At 90, her long service and leadership exemplifies the best of America. It also underscores the lasting contribution to society unlocked by our new normal – longevity. We now have the science, medicine, technology, and…

As societies get older, chronic kidney disease is growing as a leading cause of death. Yet, there is a disturbing lack of attention or understanding, even among those at higher risk New York, New York – September 6, 2023 – The Global Coalition on Aging (GCOA) – The World’s Leading Business Voice on Aging today…

The world’s population reached 8bn people on Tuesday and will hit 9bn in 15 years as it experiences an unprecedented surge in the number of older people, according to the latest UN data. The global fertility rate has more than halved since the 1950s to 2.3 births per woman. With mortality also falling, the number of people aged 65 and over is expected to rise from 783mn in 2022 to 1bn by 2030 and reach 1.4bn by 2043, the UN population data revealed.

During World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW), the Global Coalition on Aging (GCOA) hosted a live webinar and expert panel discussion, sponsored by Merck, titled, AMR Threat to National Health Systems and Economies: A Call-to-Action. The discussion centered around two recently published reports: the 2021 AMR Preparedness Index, a first-of-its-kind report created in partnership with the…