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…

Nestlé Skin Health SHIELD, the company’s global network of innovation hubs, developed an itch tracker, the first tool of its kind to objectively measure itch severity. The tracker, designed for use with the Apple Watch, can be used to track the effectiveness of itch treatment and is particularly useful for managing itch in those with Alzheimer’s…

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…