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The Global Centre for Modern Ageing shares commentary, analysis and updates exploring how ageing and longevity are reshaping societies, technology and markets.
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GCMA visits Hong Kong
GCMA CEO Julianne Parkinson was privileged to listen, learn and share feedback and suggestions relating to Ageing Well with a host of impressive leaders who are working collaboratively to shape the evolving Hong Kong Gerontechnology ecosystem.
New Frontier Roadmap for Hong Kong: The role Gerontechnology can play
The Global Centre for Modern Ageing® has been working with a collaborative Consortium of nine organisations, appointed by The Hong Kong Council of Social Service, to develop a Gerontechnology Platform for the city. Together with local stakeholders, we have delivered a Blueprint Strategy Report, outlining a comprehensive roadmap for the establishment of a Gerontechnology Living Lab in Hong Kong.
Julianne Parkinson: Connect September 2023
Regardless of our spoken language, geographic location, or lifestyle, we are united in our shared aspiration to live comfortable, connected and fulfilling lives. That’s why, as experts in the Longevity Economy, the Global Centre for Modern Ageing® applies a holistic lens to the ageing phenomenon. Opportunity knocks in the Asia Pacific region, where exciting new products, services and solutions are emerging in response to the region’s rapidly ageing population.
Read our September 2023 Newsletter
September’s APAC edition of Connect celebrates exciting innovations for Ageing Well in the Asia Pacific Region, and offers a contemporary snapshot of the varied, user-centric products, solutions and technologies poised to reimagine ageing for the region’s ballooning population of older adults.
Step behind the scenes with Team GCMA at Ageing Asia’s industry-leading 2023 World Ageing Festival, discover key takeaways from our Virtual Masterclass on Designing for All Ages, and learn more about the Blueprint Strategy GCMA has delivered to support a dynamic Gerontechnology Platform in Hong Kong - all in this month’s newsletter.
Innovative Ageing: The value of Living Labs
GCMA’s Living Lab, or LifeLab®, is a research and innovation platform that supports the development of products, services, and technologies by involving older users in the co-creation process. But what are Living Labs, and how does best practice support innovation, minimise market risk and support the wellbeing of older Australians?
Read our October 2021 Newsletter
The October 2021 edition of Connect showcases thought leadership from some of the world’s foremost experts in the Ageing Well domain, including GCMA Board Directors Dr. John Beard and Prof. Göran Roos.