The Global Ageing Network

The Global Ageing Network The Global Ageing Network connects and supports care and service proviuders worldwide to enhance qual We support engagement and solidarity across the lifespan.

Our members provide services in over 30 countries and are on the forefront of transforming knowledge into practice in aged care worldwide.

Interested in shaping the future of ageing services on a global stage?The Global Ageing Network is accepting nominations...
06/08/2026

Interested in shaping the future of ageing services on a global stage?

The Global Ageing Network is accepting nominations for its 2027 Board of Directors. Candidates must be members of the Global Ageing Network, active in aged care and services, and interested in and willing to advance the Global Ageing Network’s strategic vision.

Nominations are open through 30 August 2026. Learn more about what it means to serve, and how to apply: https://globalageing.org/call-for-board-nominations/

What do sumo wrestlers and body builders have to do with ageing services? More than you might think.Katie Smith Sloan, e...
06/01/2026

What do sumo wrestlers and body builders have to do with ageing services? More than you might think.

Katie Smith Sloan, executive director of The Global Ageing Network, explores how countries around the world are rethinking recruitment, tapping nontraditional talent, and collaborating across borders to ensure older adults receive the care they deserve.

Read how global solutions are taking shape: https://globalageing.org/articlesblogs/addressing-workforce-challenges-on-a-global-scale/

Climate change is reshaping long-term care systems globally, bringing new risks to infrastructure, service disruption, a...
05/27/2026

Climate change is reshaping long-term care systems globally, bringing new risks to infrastructure, service disruption, and sustainability pressures.

On 2 June 2026, The Global Ageing Network will bring together international perspectives to explore emerging research, policy responses, and practical strategies to strengthen resilience, preparedness, and sustainability in long-term care.

Learn more: https://globalageing.org/newsroom/calendar/responding-to-climate-events-in-long-term-care-international-perspectives/

The European Ageing Network published its final report on funding elderly care, and what it will take to build funding s...
05/12/2026

The European Ageing Network published its final report on funding elderly care, and what it will take to build funding systems that are built to last. Public responsibility remains essential, but there are additional models, including private and mixed models that will be needed to meet rising demand.

Read how the report helps guide policymakers, care providers, and investors: https://globalageing.org/articlesblogs/the-european-ageing-network-publishes-new-report-on-funding-elder-care/

The African Union Ordinary Session in February 2026 signaled a shift for older persons across Africa. While no standalon...
05/07/2026

The African Union Ordinary Session in February 2026 signaled a shift for older persons across Africa. While no standalone ageing declaration was adopted, key outcomes showed progress:

➡️ Renewed call for Member States to ratify the Protocol to the African Charter on the Rights of Older Persons.
➡️ Strengthened emphasis on social protection as a central pillar of Africa’s development and human rights agenda

Read more about what else was discussed and what the priorities are moving forward: https://globalageing.org/articlesblogs/african-union-2026-ordinary-session-what-it-means-for-older-persons-in-africa/

Geopolitical instability is something that affects the daily life for older people who live on fixed incomes and rely on...
05/02/2026

Geopolitical instability is something that affects the daily life for older people who live on fixed incomes and rely on public systems for support.

Katie Smith Sloan, The Global Ageing Network executive director, incites governments to support older people and invest in healthy ageing, age-friendly communities, strong social protection systems, and accessible health care because this will define moral and economic legacy: https://globalageing.org/articlesblogs/geopolitics-uncertainty-and-the-wellbeing-of-older-adults/

Last Call! Abstracts must be submitted by 17 April 2026 for the opportunity to share your research at the 2026 LeadingAg...
04/15/2026

Last Call! Abstracts must be submitted by 17 April 2026 for the opportunity to share your research at the 2026 LeadingAge Annual Meeting. Join more than 6,000 aging services professionals and share your timely findings and information. Learn more and submit your research abstract: https://globalageing.org/call-for-abstracts/

Workforce challenges in long-term care are being felt worldwide, and solutions are popping up across borders.In a recent...
04/02/2026

Workforce challenges in long-term care are being felt worldwide, and solutions are popping up across borders.

In a recent Global Ageing Network webinar, leaders from the U.S., Japan, and the U.K. shared research and real-world strategies for recruiting and retaining the long-term care workforce. Dive into the recap and learn more on how to explore key lessons from this global conversation: https://globalageing.org/articlesblogs/webinar-recap-lessons-on-strengthening-the-long-term-care-workforce/

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