GCMA and Jane Caro unveil report revealing usability gap in everyday products Widespread Usability Issues: More than half of older Australians find products intended for their age group not user-friendly, highlighting a significant gap in market offerings. Need for Inclusive Design: A majority of ageing Australians feel their needs are overlooked by product designers and desire clear age-friendliness product information to make informed purchasing decisions. Partnership for Change: Jane Caro is joining forces with the GCMA, advocating for a shift towards more inclusive prod ..read more

   GCMA and Jane Caro unveil report revealing usability gap in everyday products Widespread Usability Issues: More than half of older Australians find products intended for their age group not user-friendly, highlighting a significant gap in market offerings. Need for Inclusive Design: A majority of ageing Australians feel their needs are overlooked by product designers and desire clear age-friendliness product information to make informed purchasing decisions. Partnership for Change: Jane Caro is joining forces with the GCMA, advocating for a shift towards more inclusive prod ..read more

The GCMA welcomes the Commonwealth Government’s Intergenerational Report, exploring Australia’s future to 2063. What we highlight from the nation’s debate is the active role older Australians can further play in meeting the nation’s challenges as we strive for greater prosperity for all. Global Centre for Modern Ageing CEO Julianne Parkinson was interviewed by Sky News’ NewsDay program on 25 August 2023 about the release of the 2023 Intergenerational Report, projecting the outlook of Australia’s economy and Commonwealth Government budget to 2062-63. Read the full transcript below. Interview T ..read more

New frontiers in ageing well require pathways to be forged and ecosystems to be developed and grown. Connectivity and shared understanding of each other’s roles is key. It was a pleasure recently to connect in person with a number of the impressive leaders who form part of the evolving Hong Kong Gerontechnology ecosystem. Special thanks to Grace Chan, Peter Kwok, Dorothy Wong and Elaine Leung for the tour of theJockey Club “age at home” Gerontech Education and Retail Service Centre. Thanks also to Stephanie Law and Kenneth Chan for leading the Culture Homes tour, and to Queenie Man for showcas ..read more

The GCMA conducted a virtual master class titled ‘Designing for All Ages: Creating Products for Every Age and Ability’ at the Ageing Asia World Ageing Festival. The master class attracted approximately 30 participants, primarily from Southeast Asia, including product designers, manufacturers, distributors, and entrepreneurs. The session focused on the importance of developing tailored products for older adults and featured engaging case studies that provided valuable insights into addressing their unique needs. Notable takeaways underscored the importance of usability, accessibility, and activ ..read more

The Ageing Asia Startup of the Year Award for 2023 was awarded to BeKind Solutions Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based social enterprise. Established in 2017 by Tan Lee Tuan, the company focuses on innovative solutions that enhance the well-being, comfort, and independence of older people. With a successful track record in East Asia, BeKind Solutions has meticulously developed and tested products tailored to the specific needs of older adults in the region. Operating in Singapore and exporting to Malaysia and Hong Kong, the company is now exploring opportunities in the Australian market. Salvation Arm ..read more

Despite our myriad cultural and societal differences, each of us longs to maintain our wellbeing, health, and quality of life. 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. We are committed to improving the lives of older people wherever they live. Within less than 30 years, it’s projected that 1 in 4 people in the Asia Pacific region (or 1.3B a ..read more

If you're aged over 65 years old, and are willing to share your experience using a fitness or activity tracker to monitor your health and wellbeing, the University of Melbourne's School of Computing and Information Systems would love to hear from you!  The study aims to understand how older adults use fitness and activity trackers (including the Apple Watch, Fitbit, Xiaomi, Garmin, Samsung Gear Fit, etc.) to manage their health, and how they respond to the information being provided to them.  The research involves an initial interview, a 4-week diary study, and a follow up post ..read more

To celebrate five productive years of the Global Centre for Modern Ageing®, CEO Julianne Parkinson shares her reflections with Inside Ageing, on the organisation’s most exciting, impactful ageing-focused projects to date. She also discusses what it means to age well in the context of shifting demographics, changing societal values, attitudes and expectations ..read more

Ready, set, SNAP! In partnership with New Idea Magazine, the GCMA is currently promoting an Australia-wide photo competition, with cash prizes to be won. We're seeking images and 'Ageing Well' stories that reflect the fabulous diversity (and reality) of ageing in Australia. Help us to paint a picture that's as vibrant and varied as you are ..read more