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The ovary is one of the first organs to functionally decline with age, leading to many deleterious consequences for health and well-being. A better understanding of ovarian aging through collaborative research and investments will play an important part in achieving healthy aging for all.
The US National Academy of Medicine (NAM)’s first global grand challenge is dedicated to healthy longevity. We summarize the NAM’s Global Roadmap for Healthy Longevity, highlighting evidence that societies can benefit from untapped human, social and economic capital through investments throughout the life course.
In the age of rapid technological advance there are myths about older adults’ difficulties in using technology. Here I will debunk two common myths: first, the idea that age-related functional decline is entirely responsible; and second, the notion that everyone will be technologically adept once today’s older adults are gone.
The successful adoption and use of technology products and services for older adults remain limited. Although technological developments promise improved quality of life for older adults, ageism and access gaps impede their use. Implications and recommendations the design and distribution of new technologies for aging in place are discussed.
Currently, there are no evidence-based interventions to prevent and respond to abuse of older people. We propose to create, within the Decade of Healthy Ageing 2021–2030, an intervention accelerator to speed up the development of effective interventions for abuse of older people in community and institutional settings within low-, middle- and high-income countries.
The aging research field has largely focused on reversing aging-related changes in the body. However, emerging evidence about the gut microbiome indicates that it may not be optimal to just turn back the clock. Here, we advocate for a more tailored and function-focused approach promoting health across the lifespan.