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[Save The Date] (eng)aging International Conference “New Technologies: Opportunity or Challenge for the Aging Population?”

8 February 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The (eng)aging international conference will be held in Prague, Czech Republic on 27 and 28 March 2019. It will deal with the topic :”New Technologies: Opportunity or Challenge for the Aging Population?”. The conference is organized in the frame of the long-term (eng)aging! project, which aims to foster society-wide debate about the accelerating demographic change and population aging.

Aging population and a decreasing number of people at a “productive age” presents aserious challenge to our economic and social systems. New technologies can aid in the independent living of older people and extend the time they remain active and self-sufficient.

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SilverFit Mile, or how can elderly can revisit their favourite places by bike, safely, from their care home?

8 February 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

With the SilverFit Mile, the elderly can ride their bikes as if they were outdoors, while remaining comfortably inside their care home.

How? Thanks to virtual reality! A large screen connected to an adapted bike immerses residents in hundreds of landscapes filmed around the world. But that’s not all… Since the update of the SilverFit Mile, in addition to wandering in unknown lands, the elderly also have the possibility to revisit places they know and care about. These personalized routes are easily created thanks to the new Google Street view option of the SilverFit Mile.

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[Experts talking] SilverEco give the floor to James Wang, specialist in the intelligent transportation system

25 January 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

James Wang, Senior Vice President of Beijing eHualu Information Technology Co. Ltd. / General Manager of Hualu Senior Care and Health Management Co. Ltd., provides an overall picture of the Silver economy in China.

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[Experts talking] SilverEco give the floor to Tang Chieh-Lang, Specialist in long-term care and financial services in Taiwan market

25 January 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Tang Chieh-Lang, Deputy executive manager of Shin Kong Bank Cultural & Educational Foundation / SKS Community Care Welfare Foundation, gives us his vision for the future of the Silver economy in Taïwan.

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[Experts talking] SilverEco give the floor to Alexei Sidnev, CEO of Senior Group

23 January 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Alexei Sidnev, CEO of Senior Group, Russia, revisits the commitment of his company to improve the situation of nursing home residents.

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Arkéa On Life and Libify have joined forces to offer a global offer of connected telecare services in Germany

16 January 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Arkea On Life, the Arkea Group’s brand dedicated to connected services, is continuing its deployment in Europe and announces the signature of a distribution partnership with Libify, a company incorporated under German law.

CES 2019 : Hip’Safe the airbag belt for seniors will be in Las Vegas for the second time

3 January 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

After an amazing experience in 2018, the Helite team will be back in Las Vegas for the CES 2019 (Customer Electronic Show). The world’s largest innovation show will run from January 8 to 11, 2019. A unique opportunity for the company to present the latest version of the Hip’Safe: the first airbag belt that protects seniors in the case of fall. Come meet Hip’Safe to discover its technology, test the belt, see demos and exchange ideas.

Older activist training programme by the Global Alliance’s a success

2 January 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The Global Alliance for the rights of older people (GAROP) recently trained 17 older activists in countries in Africa and Asia to increase political support for a convention on the rights of older people.

Untold stories: Celebrating older human rights campaigners

2 January 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

On International Day of Older Persons 2018, HelpAge marked the 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by showcasing the achievements of older campaigners from all around the world.

OEWG 10: What you can do

2 January 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The Tenth Working Session of the Working Group will be held from 15 to 18 April 2019, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York and member states will discuss the rights to social security and social protection, and education and lifelong learning. This is how you can help:

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Older people denied right to health and risk being left behind in push towards universal health coverage, new Global AgeWatch Insights reveals

2 January 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Last month, the Global AgeWatch Insights report was issued. It reveals the ways in which older people are being denied their right to health, and recommends improvements in data collection and health systems. [Read more…] about Older people denied right to health and risk being left behind in push towards universal health coverage, new Global AgeWatch Insights reveals

S. Korea is taking steps to improve care and support for seniors living at home

12 December 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The Korean government has recently announced a blueprint for expanding care services to seniors in their homes, with a view to its realization by 2025. [Read more…] about S. Korea is taking steps to improve care and support for seniors living at home

The Smart Ageing Prize awards €50,000 to 3 innovative solutions for active and healthy ageing

16 October 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The three winners of the 2018 Smart Ageing Prize were announced during the first day of the AAL Forum.

Ageing and imprisonment: how to identify the needs of older prisoners

8 October 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Ageing in prison is the subject of the new International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) report, published in October 2018. It explains how to identify and meet the needs of a very peculiar population: older prisoners.

[Photographs] Smile does not get old

24 September 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

“Smile does not get old” is the beautiful project of the russian photographer Ilya Nodia, who chose to make elderly people’s smile immortal.

CEPAR Australia and Next World Program call for ageing well papers

20 September 2018 by Editorial staff Leave a Comment

A new Economics of Ageing Workshop 2019 on Resources in Retirement is going to be held at the University of New South Wales, Sydney. The event is going to take place from June 24^th to 25^th 2019. In the context of the Workshop a special issue of the Journal of the Economics of Ageing will be published.

LIZN, the Danish affordable device to enhance hearing

13 September 2018 by Editorial staff 8 Comments

After three years of R&D, the small team of LIZN ApS, a start up based in the city of Aarhus, Denmark, has come up with a wireless solution that reduces surrounding noise and disturbance.

The secret of living longer: intermittent periods of fasting

13 September 2018 by Editorial staff Leave a Comment

Fasting may have anti-ageing effects, increasing your lifespan and helping healthy ageing, according to a Harvard University Study.

Howz, the reasuring Smart house sensor

11 September 2018 by Editorial staff Leave a Comment

Have you ever wanted to check on an elderly relative or friend without resulting intrusive? Sometimes we would like to see if our loved ones are following their routines and doing well, but they are not easy to reach, nor they pay attention to the phone. Howz is a new smart system that uses indoor sensors to check that everything is fine in the home of our elderlies. [Read more…] about Howz, the reasuring Smart house sensor

Ageing Fit Lille will take place on 29th-30th of January 2019!

7 September 2018 by Editorial staff 2 Comments

After two successful editions, AgeingFit will come back to Lille on 29th and 30th January 2019. AgeingFit it is the first international business convention dedicated to health innovation in the field of the Silver Economy.

Do not miss the live launching of the « Age without Borders Webtour 2018 » on September 12th 2018!

5 September 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Once an exception, longevity has become a revolution! The Age without Borders Webtour is a live video meetup connecting you with global voices in the flourishing longevity economy. The live launching will take place in Paris on September 12th 2018. Register now!

Take the “Wimoov-AG2R LA MONDIALE” survey on elderly mobility!

29 August 2018 by Editorial staff Leave a Comment

As the autonomy of the elderly becomes an issue within French society, elderly people’s mobility is becoming a subject of discussion. In order to understand it better, AG2R LA MONDIALE, in partnership with the Wimoov association, has launched a survey whose results should be published in November 2018. If you are over 60 years old, take 5 minutes to answer the survey! And, what’s more important, do not hesitate to transfer it to other +60 year old people!

Sugamo: the Japanese elderly neighborhood selling red underwear

27 August 2018 by Editorial staff 1 Comment

Do not know which gift to ask for Christmas or for your birthday? Renew your lingerie with red panties or red boxers. This is the favorite gift among the japanese elderly!

Don’t miss SilverEco Tokyo: The Ageing Well Japan Study Tour!

24 August 2018 by Editorial staff 1 Comment

From Tuesday 11^th to Saturday 15^th of June 2019 a unique tour to discover the Silver Economy “made in Japan” is organised on the occasion of the SilverEco and Ageing Well International Awards.

The Ageing Well Japan Tour is aimed to CEOs, senior executives and facility managers who would like to gain an insight into japanese innovative elderly care industry and services for their organizations. Attendees will come away from the study tour with a strong understanding of the financial, technical and cultural aspects that place Japan ahead in its adaptation to the global demographic ageing.

French-Japanese cooperation on Innovation and Digital Economy

9 August 2018 by Editorial staff Leave a Comment

The launching event of the French-Japanese cooperation on Innovation and Digital Economy took place at Station F, Paris, on July 13^th 2018. It was organised by the French and Japanese governments and JETRO, a government-related organization that works to promote mutual trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world.

Erasmus+ Catch the BALL launches The European Warehouse of Opportunities

7 August 2018 by Editorial staff Leave a Comment

The European Warehouse of Opportunities was formally launched in Reykjavik on June 26th, at the Conference that marked the end of the Erasmus+ program Catch the BALL (Be Active Through Lifelong Learning). [Read more…] about Erasmus+ Catch the BALL launches The European Warehouse of Opportunities

Les Mamies Guitares: Seven senior non-musicians on stage!

5 August 2018 by Editorial staff Leave a Comment

Performing a concert without knowing how to play your instrument is the daring challenge taken up by the seven members of the French musical group “Les Mamies Guitares”, in English “The Grandma Guitars”. Aged 60-75, Arlette, Françoise, Martine, Danièle, Dominique, Agnès and Brigitte performed on June 30, 2018 at the “Festival Bruisme”.

New Ageing Fit convention to take place in Lille

3 August 2018 by Editorial staff Leave a Comment

A new Ageing Fit convention will take will take place from January 29^th to 30^th 2019 in Lille, France. The event features a 360° approach to build innovation partnerships for the senior care market.

Amplifon to acquire Spanish GAES group

31 July 2018 by Editorial staff Leave a Comment

Italian hearing aid maker Amplifon announced on July 24^th 2018 the agreement for the acquisition of GAES group, one of the largest privately owned hearing-aid retailer of the Spanish speaking markets.

Walking football, the ideal sport for people over 50s

30 July 2018 by Editorial staff Leave a Comment

You are a fan of football but do not feel fit enough to run behind the ball for 90 minutes? Why not trying your hand (or your foot) at walking football?

How to detect the warning signs of dementia using a mobile phone

26 July 2018 by Editorial staff Leave a Comment

How to detect the warning signs of dementia using a mobile phone? An international team of scientists has examined the issue and developed a simple and cost-effective test. [Read more…] about How to detect the warning signs of dementia using a mobile phone

Illectronism: 57% of over 70s are not comfortable with digital formats

25 July 2018 by Editorial staff Leave a Comment

A survey regarding Illectronism (Illectornisme in french) conducted by the CSA in France for the Social Press Union in March 2018 reveals that 57% of over people 70-year-old are not comfortable with digital formats.

[VIDEO] SilverEco and Ageing Well International Awards : jury members explain the specificities of Silver economy all over the world

19 July 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

After the French edition of SilverEco and Ageing Well International Awards, the jury members shared on camera the specificities of Silver economy all over the world.

Save the date: The SilverEco® and Ageing Well International Awards – Tokyo Edition

12 July 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

After the great success of the Paris Edition during the French Silver Night event, we are happy to announce that a new edition of the Silver Economy® and Ageing Well International Awards will take place in Tokyo, Japan, on the 13^th of June 2019.

In 2030, 1/4 of European drivers will be over 65 years old

12 July 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

In Europe, over-65 year old drivers are expected to become a quarter of all drivers on the roads in 2030. The car is becoming the dominant transport mode for older people and thanks to our rapidly ageing demographics our roads will be soon dominated by a new driver profile: the elderly driver.

10 Priorities for a Decade of Action on Healthy Ageing : how we should face the ageing of the world’s population

9 July 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Today, most people are living longer and a significant proportion of the world’s population are older people. By 2050, the world’s population of people over the age of 60 will double. This demographic change has strong implications for sustainable development. As people grow older, their health outcomes, needs and what they value can change. Supporting these changes by taking multisectoral action on ageing and health is therefore critical and will support the Decade on Healthy Ageing 2020 – 2030.

New BDO report: “The elderly are not as healthy in old age as expected”

4 July 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Prevention and rehabilitation are key to value-based elderly care: “the elderly are not as healthy in old age as expected”. The new BDO report, published in June 2018, puts the light on “the inappropriate response of the health care system to an ageing population”.

2018 Ageing Report: Europe’s population is getting older

11 June 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The 2018 Ageing Report, published in May 2018, shows that fiscal costs linked to pensions, health care and long-term care are expected to rise over the coming decades, as Europe’s population continues to age significantly.

Highlights of the SilverEco and Ageing Well Awards!

8 June 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The Silver Economy and Ageing Well International Awards took place in Paris on the 29th of March 2018 during the biggest Silver Economy French event: the Silver Night, and rewarded the best ageing-well and Silver Economy innovations.

Expo Meeting Innov-aging will take place in Ancona, Italy, on June 21-23th 2018

7 June 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Innov-Aging is the first Expo Meeting in Italy totally dedicated to the latest innovations of the Silver Market, with particular attention to the sectors: Economics-Finance, Health-Wellness and Technology.

Viva Technology: Over 100,000 people from all over the world at the rendezvous for innovation and startups!

28 May 2018 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

Over 47% increase in attendance in one year, more than 125 nationalities represented, more than 300
speakers, more than 9,000 startups present, the 2018 Viva Technology edition is a huge success.

Interview with Yossi Graff, winner of the 2018 SilverEco® and Ageing Well International Awards

25 May 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Yossi Graff, with the Care@Home Smart Alerting solution, is one of the winners of the 2018 SilverEco® and Ageing Well International Awards.

The next edition of the Paris Healthcare Week will be held from 29 to 31 May 2018

18 May 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The Paris Healthcare Week, aimed at all healthcare professionals, is the only event of its kind in Europe. Over three days, it brings together around 850 exhibitors (OEMs, software publishers, suppliers, e-health entrepreneurs, medical device manufacturers, architects, care professionals, institutional representatives, and more) and approximately 30,000 visitors, including healthcare providers, specialists, decision-makers and professionals involved in the management, digitalisation, fitting-out and construction of healthcare establishments.

Transforming Digital Health into Smart Care with new Vivago MOVETM solution

2 May 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Vivago, a Finnish forerunner in personal healthcare technology, is taking remarkable step by launching the revolutionary Vivago MOVETM solution to global markets. Vivago MOVETM is introduced to the market at Digital Health Nordic event taking place at 13th -14th February 2018 at Helsinki, Finland.

Phonak opens a new Audiological Center and launches its new CROS B-R device

19 April 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Phonak, one of the leading global provider of hearing instruments and wireless communication solutions, announces a new audiological center of excellence fueled by the Phonak Audiology Research Center (PARC) in Warrenville, Illinois.

Virtual reality for cognitive stimulation

18 April 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Kwido was among the 2018 SilverEco and Ageing well International Awards’ finalists. Kwido’s platform tests new virtual reality technologies for cognitive stimulation.

Dermot Higgins, has cycled into the Guinness Book of Records!

13 April 2018 by Editorial staff 1 Comment

Dermot Higgins at 56 has just become the oldest person to cycle around the globe. Dermot, and his trusty bicycle, Karolina, started their epic journey in June last year and arrived back in his hometown of Rush, Co. Dublin on April 7th after 9 months and 29,000 kilometres of tough cycling over all sorts of terrain in all sorts of weather. [Read more…] about Dermot Higgins, has cycled into the Guinness Book of Records!

Vivago and Avarea signed a co-operation agreement

12 April 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Vivago and Avarea have signed a cooperation agreement with the aim of utilizing advanced analytics and producing business intelligence from the health status and wellbeing data generated by Vivago’s wellbeing and safety solutions.

How to adapt your home?

12 April 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Staying at home is not so easy when ageing, mobility is no longer the same. This is why adapting your house for more comfort and safety is important when you are close to retirement.

Focus on Ilogs Mobile Software, one of the SilverEco® and Ageing Well International Awards winners

9 April 2018 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

SafeMotion is the latest innovation in medical alert systems that’s revolutionizing how older adults age in place—or on the go. The company recently won a SilverEco® and Ageing Well International Award.

Focus on Essence Smartcare, one of the SilverEco® and Ageing Well International Awards winners

9 April 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Care@Home Smart Alerting is a combination of technologies that ensures the safety of seniors through various intelligent emergency detection and alerting methods. The company recently won a SilverEco® and Ageing Well International Award.

Focus on Triple W, one of the SilverEco® and Ageing Well International Awards winners

9 April 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Triple W makes a wearable device called “DFree” which can predict when the user needs to go to the bathroom. The company recently won a SilverEco® and Ageing Well International Award.

SilverEco® and Ageing Well International Awards winners are…

4 April 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The SilverEco® and Ageing Well International Awards winners and finalists were revealed during the SilverNight event in Paris. Congratulations to all participants and to the 50 nominees coming from all around the world.

Almost half of grandparents would have a favourite grandchild

22 March 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Gransnet recent survey, done in partnership with Mumsnet, reveals some shocking truths regarding an issue that many wouldn’t like to acknowledge: favouritism.

In the survey of 2,000 parents and grandparents with more than one child, 23% of Mumsnet users admitted to having a favourite, while 42% of Gransnet users confessed to having a preferred grandchild.

Ray Chavez, 106, is the oldest living Pearl Harbor survivor!

20 March 2018 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

Pearl Harbor’s oldest surviving veteran, Ray Chavez, celebrated his 106th birthday this year. Happy Birthday to him! This Mexican-American born of immigrant parents served on the USS Condor and was one of the very first sailors to spy the enemy submarine.

Heathrow commits to becoming world’s first dementia friendly airport

20 March 2018 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

Heathrow’s ambition to deliver excellent passenger service has taken one step further as it announces its commitment to becoming the world’s first dementia friendly airport.

Heart attacks in elderly people: some tips you should know

12 March 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

A heart attack can happen when there is a sudden complete blockage of an artery that supplies blood to a section of the heart. As a result, some of the heart muscle starts to die.

Most of the time, older adults are dependent on family members or caregivers to understand the signs and to get medical aid. Here are tips from Dr Sriniwas Thakur, Consultant Geriatrician, on what you should and shouldn’t do when some elderly person suffers from a heart attack.

Aging population expected to increase the prevalent cases of Alzheimer’s disease, says GlobalData

6 March 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The world’s aging population is expected to increase the prevalent cases of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Analysis of the epidemiological trends of AD in the seven major markets (US, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK, and Japan), determined that the total prevalent cases of AD are expected to increase from 10,604,756 cases in 2016 to 13,759,918 cases in 2026, at an annual growth rate of 2.98%, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

According to a recent study, cannabis would help reduce pain for elderly

6 March 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

According to an Israeli study published in February 2018, cannabis could be use for improving the quality of life of elderly currently treated with opioids.

Ideable presents a study on Kwido Mementia, highlighting the benefits of home use

6 March 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Ideable has been developing and marketing Kwido Mementia, the cognitive stimulation platform, for several years now. The platform is part of its Kwido line of products that use technology to provide care for the elderly. Kwido Mementia uses serious games to help prevent cognitive decline and even provides early warning of possible patient problems.

Silver Economy and Ageing Well International Awards: discover the Jury members!

21 February 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

As you already know, SilverEco.org has launched the SilverEco® and Ageing Well International Awards, which aim to bring together all Silver Economy international stakeholders on the occasion of a gala event, on 29th of March, 2018, in conjunction with the French event, “SilverNight” in Paris.

Discover all the Jury members!

When the new emojis get a touch of grey…

16 February 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The latest round of recently approved emojis are set for release in the second half of 2018. It will include new white – or grey-haired options. They aren’t the first grey-haired emojis, but they do represent an improvement.

Cycleo, a “bike from today to age better tomorrow”

15 February 2018 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

Cottos Medical has created Cycleo, which is considered as a “bike from today to age better tomorrow”. Indeed, this bike is a connected bicyle for care facilities for elderly. Explanations…

Domitys, a new category of housing specially adapted to independent senior citizens

15 February 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Domitys residences offer a different living environment. Indeed, Domitys develops spacious, quality residences with apartments varying in size, carefully designed to make life easier. Focus on Domitys residences…

Discover why apply to the Silver Economy and Ageing Well International Awards!

14 February 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

SilverEco.org has launched the SilverEco® and Ageing Well International Awards, which aim to bring together all Silver Economy international stakeholders on the occasion of a gala event.

For the 2018 edition, SilverEco® and Ageing Well International Awards will take place on 29th of March, 2018, in conjunction with the French event, “SilverNight” at the biggest cinema theatre of Europe, le Grand REX, in Paris.

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Robot density rises globally, according to the International Federation of Robotics

9 February 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The automation of production is accelerating around the world: 74 robot units per 10,000 employees is the new average of global robot density in the manufacturing industries (2015: 66 units). By regions, the average robot density in Europe is 99 units, in the Americas 84 and in Asia 63 units.

Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase & Co. to partner on U.S. employee healthcare

1 February 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase & Co. announced that they are partnering on ways to address healthcare for their U.S. employees, with the aim of improving employee satisfaction and reducing costs.

The three companies, which bring their scale and complementary expertise to this long-term effort, will pursue this objective through an independent company that is free from profit-making incentives and constraints.

Nicole Kidman gave a speach against ageism in Hollywood

29 January 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Nicole Kidman, a famous australian actress, used her Screen Actors Guild Awards speech to speak out against ageism in Hollywood, explaining however that the industry’s attitude towards older female stars is changing for the better.

Theresa May appoints Tracey Crouch as UK’s first Minister for loneliness

22 January 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Tracey Crouch was recently announced as the new Minister for Loneliness. Indeed, in memory of Jo Cox, who was murdered by a right-wing extremist in 2016, the British Prime Minister Theresa May has announced the appointment of a new “Minister of Loneliness.”

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