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By Julieta Rodriguez and Nancy Bohorquez, Fundación Provida Colombia  • December 2021

How Colombia Uses Education to Drive Its Healthy Longevity Work 

As we seek to address literacy, technology adoption, social-emotional supports, and healthy aging, we aim to educate not only older Colombians but also the entire population on the value of prioritizing longevity and framing it in a positive light.

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By AARP International . Aug, 2023

Newsmakers: KARIKA / Kenya

Kenyan Aged Require Information, Knowledge, and Advancement (KARIKA) is a community-based organization located in Nairobi that focuses on aging. AARP interviewed Elijah Mwega, KARIKA’s founder to learn more about the organization and its goals.

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By Tim Wendel . Jan 2021

The State of Street Fare

As Singapore’s iconic food hawkers age, an uncertain future awaits.

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A Demographic and Cultural Shift: A Commentary on Aging in India

A Demographic and Cultural Shift: A Commentary on Aging in India

  • By: Rohini Nilekani, Chairperson, Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies and Member of Giving Pledge
  • Jun 01, 2025

In 2025, India had the largest population of young people of any country in the world. Within a couple of decades, it will have the largest cohort of people age 60+. This will not be just a demographic transition; it will also mark a seismic cultural shift — and India will need to find ways to manage the coming change.

Beyond the Absence of Disease: In Pursuit of Healthspan

Beyond the Absence of Disease: In Pursuit of Healthspan

  • By: John R. Beard, Irene Diamond Professor of Epidemiology and Health Policy and Management, Director, International Longevity Center – USA
  • Jun 01, 2025

So far, much of geroscience has focused on linking age-related processes to lifespan — how long people live. But the outcome of greater importance to most people is the quality of these years.

Increased Longevity Is a Great Success. The Next Frontier Is Policies for Healthy, Prosperous, and Dignified Living

Increased Longevity Is a Great Success. The Next Frontier Is Policies for Healthy, Prosperous, and Dignified Living

  • By: Mamta Murthi, Vice President for People, World Bank
  • Jun 01, 2025

As families shrink, migrate, and take on work, they are less able to provide care for aging relatives. This creates the need for new policies to address the growing demands of older adults.

INECO Foundation: Going Global from South America in Neurosciences and Brain Health

INECO Foundation: Going Global from South America in Neurosciences and Brain Health

  • By: Facundo Manes, Founding Director, INECO Foundation for Research in Cognitive Neuroscience and Institute of Neurosciences, Favaloro University Argentina
  • Jun 01, 2025

The institute’s work has led to the development of cognitive assessment tools that are now used globally. Importantly, these tools reflect local cultural contexts, highlighting the need for data collection methods and cognitive assessments tailored to regions outside the USA and Europe.

Innovative Framework for Brain Health Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: The Living Lab Approach

Innovative Framework for Brain Health Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: The Living Lab Approach

  • By: Falak Madhani, Karen Blackmon, Edna N. Bosire, Zul Merali, Brain and Mind Institute
  • Jun 01, 2025

The Aga Khan University Brain and Mind Institute (BMI) has deployed a Living Lab approach to address brain health across multiple communities with unique cultural and socioeconomic characteristics in East Africa and South Asia.

Population Aging is One of Three Great Waves of Change on the Global Economic Horizon

Population Aging is One of Three Great Waves of Change on the Global Economic Horizon

  • By: Alan Murray, Founding President, WSJ Leadership Institute
  • Jun 01, 2025

In total, the global economic power of the over-50 group, already $35 trillion today, will grow to $95 trillion by 2050. No one can afford to ignore numbers like that.

 
Learning Journeys
Dive Deep into Learning with Videos from Around the World.

Each video explores different facets of aging in cultures across the world. From a street fair in Singapore to preserving the traditional salsa dancing in Colombia, these learning journeys will engage your curiosity and open your eyes.

Visit the Video Gallery

 
Learning Journeys
Dive Deep into Learning with Videos from Around the World.

Each video explores different facets of aging in cultures across the world. From street fare in Singapore to preserving the tradition of salsa dancing in Colombia, these learning journeys will engage your curiosity and open your eyes.

Visit the Video Gallery

 
Learning Journeys
Dive Deep into Learning with Videos from Around the World.

Each video explores different facets of aging in cultures across the world. From street fare in Singapore to preserving the tradition of salsa dancing in Colombia, these learning journeys will engage your curiosity and open your eyes.

Visit the Video Gallery

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