The future of aging: how we prepare for the older society

The future of aging: how we prepare for the older society

The world is facing a dramatic turn: The aging of the population will fundamentally change our lives!

In the next 50 years, the number of people over 80 years will become more than triple! According to the United Nations, this development is about to become one of the most important social transformations of the 21st century. The question that concerns us all: How will our society adapt to meet the older generations?

experts in conversation

In an exciting discussion, moderated by Anelise Borges, leading voices have their say. Jessica Guthrie, a committed nurse, shares her experiences and challenges in dealing with older people. Dr. Malaz Boustani, a renowned geriatric and neuroscientist, brings valuable insights into the medical aspects of aging. Arun Balacandran from Columbia University and Xiujian Peng from Victoria University complement the round with research results that underline the urgency of this topic.

The aging of the population is not just a demographic statistics, but a call to action! Society has to change in order to meet the needs of an aging population. What are the solutions? Which strategies have to be developed to ensure the quality of life for all generations? These questions are the focus of the discussion and require immediate attention!