Andy Sieg, Head of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, and Age Wave CEO Ken Dychtwald delivered the keynote “The Longevity Revolution and Its Emerging Economy” at the 2017 IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics — the largest worldwide conference on aging. Kevin Crain, Head of Workplace Financial Solutions at Merrill Lynch, facilitated a lively discussion…

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…

The Global Coalition on Aging (GCOA) has partnered with the EU’s European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) on Health and a consortium of partners to launch the Caregiving and Ageing Reimagined Across Europe (CARE) initiative, a public-private partnership to share best practices and improve the quality of elder caregiving in Europe. CARE is focused on the…

The Value of Home Care report, developed by GCOA in partnership with the Home Care Association of America, shines a spotlight on home care as a valuable and vital part of the solution to the challenges that accompany population aging. The report demonstrates the critical role that home care plays for seniors, their families, the health…