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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.

Workforce shortages remain one of the biggest challenges facing ageing services providers. One innovative solution is sh...
10/14/2026

Workforce shortages remain one of the biggest challenges facing ageing services providers. One innovative solution is showing promise.

Global Care Recruiters, founded by four LeadingAge members, is building a pipeline of Kenyan registered nurses for careers in long-term care in the United States. The initiative focuses on ethical recruitment, long-term support, and creating opportunities that benefit both providers and nurses.

Learn more: https://globalageing.org/articlesblogs/a-great-win-win-members-partner-on-global-recruitment-to-address-workforce-needs/

Looking for fresh ideas and innovative approaches in long-term care?The Ontario Long Term Care Association’s “This Is Lo...
10/08/2026

Looking for fresh ideas and innovative approaches in long-term care?

The Ontario Long Term Care Association’s “This Is Long Term Care” conference will bring together providers, sector partners, innovators, and thought leaders 26–28 October in Toronto to explore emerging trends, practical solutions, and the future of care. The event features over 22 educational sessions, networking opportunities, and discussions on issues shaping the sector.

Check out the program and register today: https://thisisltc.com/

On 8 October, The United Nations will mark the 2026 International Day of Older Persons with a focus on “The Age of Longe...
10/07/2026

On 8 October, The United Nations will mark the 2026 International Day of Older Persons with a focus on “The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives” and how societies can ensure longer lives are healthy, productive, dignified, and equitable. The event will bring together leaders and experts to explore the opportunities and challenges of an ageing world.

Learn more:https://globalageing.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/UNIDOP2026_ConceptNote1.pdf

On International Day of Older Persons 2026, join in Geneva or online for the 63rd session of the Human Rights Council fo...
10/01/2026

On International Day of Older Persons 2026, join in Geneva or online for the 63rd session of the Human Rights Council focused on advancing the human rights of older persons and ensuring their meaningful participation in shaping a future legally binding instrument.

Thursday, 1 October 2026: https://bit.ly/UNOG_NGOCOAGVA_IDOP_2026

How can ageing services providers help older adults navigate information on health and longevity?The Buck Institute for ...
09/30/2026

How can ageing services providers help older adults navigate information on health and longevity?

The Buck Institute for Research on Aging's LIVE program is addressing that challenge by bringing trusted, science-based information on topics like sleep, nutrition, brain health, and more to 60 life plan communities across the U.S.

Attendees at The Global Ageing Network Summit on 24 October in Philadelphia will have an opportunity to learn more when Brian Van Weele, vice president of strategic partnerships at the Buck Institute, discusses the program: https://globalageing.org/articlesblogs/in-a-new-initiative-the-buck-institute-is-bringing-scientific-research-on-aging-directly-to-older-adults/

A difficult experience navigating the care system for his mother inspired Paul Sharman to reimagine how older adults can...
09/17/2026

A difficult experience navigating the care system for his mother inspired Paul Sharman to reimagine how older adults can receive care in Canada.

As president of PACE Canada, Sharman has helped adapt a model that enables older adults to remain in their homes while accessing coordinated health, social, and support services. The results have shown promise for improving quality of life, supporting caregivers, and reducing health care costs.

Read more: https://globalageing.org/articlesblogs/creating-care-models-to-better-serve-canadas-older-adults/

The 2026 United Nations International Day of Older Persons will bring together leaders from across sectors to explore "T...
09/15/2026

The 2026 United Nations International Day of Older Persons will bring together leaders from across sectors to explore "The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives." Through a keynote address, high-level panel discussion and audience dialogue, participants will examine how societies can adapt to longer lives while promoting health, dignity, inclusion and well-being.

Register today to be part of the discussion: https://social.desa.un.org/issues/ageing/events/2026-unidop

People are living longer than ever before, but are our systems keeping pace?The 2026 United Nations International Day of...
09/03/2026

People are living longer than ever before, but are our systems keeping pace?

The 2026 United Nations International Day of Older Persons will explore this question through the theme, “The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives.” The event will examine how health systems, labor markets, social protection, housing, and public policy can adapt to support longer and healthier lives.

Join global leaders, policymakers, researchers, advocates, and older persons on 8 October for this important conversation about the opportunities and challenges of longevity: https://social.desa.un.org/issues/ageing/events/2026-unidop

The future of long-term care is being shaped right now, and ageing services leaders have a chance to help lead the conve...
09/02/2026

The future of long-term care is being shaped right now, and ageing services leaders have a chance to help lead the conversation.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released draft global standards for long-term care and is seeking public comment through 30 October. The Global Ageing Network members bring invaluable expertise from the front lines of care delivery.

Learn more about how you can help shape this initiative: https://globalageing.org/articlesblogs/global-ageing-network-members-invited-to-shape-who-long-term-care-standards/

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