Dine in the Dark was an awareness-raising event during which guests participate in a sit-down meal while blindfolded to simulate the everyday experiences of those with vision loss. Inspired by the successful Dine in the Dark at the European Parliament in late 2018, GCOA, the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, Lighthouse Guild, National…

In September 2019, Alzheimer’s Disease International released their latest World Alzheimer Report. The report examines attitudes to dementia, based on survey responses from almost 70,000 people across 155 countries and territories. The report reveals that stigma around dementia is preventing people from seeking the information, advice, support, and medical help that could dramatically improve their length…

A new study, part of the 18th Annual Retirement Survey from Aegon’s Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies (TCRS), found that only about a quarter of the self-employed are “very much” looking forward to retirement. Among other striking findings about the preference of the self-employed, the survey of 755 respondents also found that 68% are planning…

The 2019 Aegon Retirement Readiness Survey finds that retirement readiness varies across the 15 countries in the survey, and that more needs to be done to help people of all countries be more prepared for retirement. The report explores people’s retirement preparations including the need to remain in paid employment longer, stay physically and mentally active, maintain health,…

 The Life Course of Healthy Vision white paper examines the health and economic impacts of visual impairment and vision loss and calls on policymakers, health systems, employers, and advocates alike to prioritize action to reduce the global burden of visual impairment and vision loss. Based on insights from GCOA’s December 2018 Life Course of Healthy…