China’s senior population — those aged 60 and above — is expected to reach 255 million by 2020, according to a State Council plan. By 2020, senior citizens will account for 17.8 percent of the total population, and the number of people aged 80 or older will reach 29 million, said the plan on the development of the elderly during the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-2020) period. The senior care industry has developed quickly over the last five years but remains woefully inadequate to cope with the projected increase in the elderly population in China. Elderly care service facilities will be built in new communities and updated in old ones. More innovative elderly care service mode will be explored, including those that involve cooperation with the health care, insurance, education and tourism industry. Non-government actors and foreign investors will be encouraged to support the development of the sector
The State Council issued a plan on Oct 27, 2016 to promote the development of the rehabilitation and assistive products industry, aimed at meeting the growing demand of rehabilitation services in China and strengthening its competitiveness. The cabinet made the goal that the output of the industry will surpass 700 billion yuan ($103.3 billion), a number of world-class Chinese brands and related industrial clusters will emerge and its share in high-end market will see a significant increase by 2020, according to the document. The plan put forward four major tasks, concerning innovation capability, industry upgrade, effective market supply and a favorable market environment, to enhance industry development. Corporations in the industry are also encouraged to carry out international cooperation in trade, technology, and investment and production capability
As the part of “Health China” plan, Aging Care Industry has been included in national strategy. China’s 13th Five-Year Plan attaches great importance to Aging Care Industry, and it shows that: on the basis of household service, China’s aging care industry will establish a multi-layer aging service system that is supported by the communities, and supplemented by institution, to integrate medical industry and aging care industry together.It is forecasted that, the aged people in China will top 400 million, and it will consume 11.5 trillion RMB yearly, account for 13.5% of GDP roughly.
Boasting the key metropolitan and core city within Bohai Sea Ring Area, Beijing has unique strengths comparing other cities, attracting overseas enterprises to penetrate their business in Chinese aging care Industry.The country was found to have the fastest aging population among countries around east Asia and the Pacific in recent report by the world bank, which said China’s Population is growing faster than any other region in History.People aged over 65 years old account for more than 10 percent of China’s total population, compare with standard 7 percent used globally an aging society.More non –government entities will be allowed to enter the sector and private funds are encouraged to invest, including overseas investors.
Discover the Latest Strategies, Products and Ideas in Design for Aging Lifestyles
The Environments for Aging Expo & Conference offers the latest strategies and ideas for creating functional and attractive living environments that meet the needs of our aging population. During this comprehensive three-day learning experience, attendees will network with peers while learning the latest innovations and best practices in senior friendly design for long-term and residential care settings.
Community tours offer insights into innovations of senior living designs. These walk-throughs provide real-life examples of incorporating best practice techniques, new enrichment opportunities, and memory & dementia care focused design.
Workshops provide an in-depth look at processes and procedures utilized across continuum of care, from CCRC design where some residents may still be independent, to memory and dementia care design.
Explore Senior Living Design at Conference & Workshops
Attendees will share common goals and innovations as well as building, architecture, and best practices. Don’t miss the opportunity to gain inspiration through a gathering of like-minded, forward-thinking individuals instrumental in the creation of future living environments for the aging. Best practices for products and materials, along with current trends in colors, mood setting, and use of space all contribute to the various aspects of senior friendly design.
Highlights of the EFA Conference include:
- Outdoor Environments in CCRC Design
- Best practices in the design of long-term and residential care settings.
- Innovation and development in design for aging lifestyles
- Networking with like-minded individuals
Who Should Attend?
- Architects
- Owners
- Developers
- Facilities managers
- Design professionals
- Product manufacturers
- Government officials
- Gerontologists & other aging experts
Association Partners
The Environments for Aging Expo & Conference is presented by Environments for Aging and The Center for Health Design, and the following associations:
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The annual Ageing Asia Innovation Forum (AAIF) is Asia’s most influential platform on the sustainability of ageing where developers, health + care operators and investors identify social and economic opportunities driven by Asia’s 1.2 billion ageing population.
This dedicated programme is curated to stage the World’s most innovative health and eldercare models, and disrupt the industry with creative and innovative ideas that will pick your brains to rethink aged care.
Academic members responsible for the conference:
- Dr. Barbara Zagaglia, Academic Member, ATINER & Assistant Professor, Polytechnic University of Marche, Italy.
- Dr. Gregory A. Katsas, Vice President of Academic Affairs, ATINER & Associate Professor, The American College of Greece-Deree College, Greece.
- Dr. Chris Sakellariou, Vice-President of Finance, ATINER & Associate Professor, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
The University of Liverpool is delighted to be hosting the 48th Annual Conference of the British Society of Gerontology in 2019. On behalf of the Society, we warmly welcome you to Liverpool – a diverse and international city, and the home of the first Red Brick University. Liverpool is an old and culturally diverse city. It is the home fantastic theatres, museums, Tate Liverpool, the Philharmonic Concert Hall and two iconic cathedrals. It has a historic river front and easy access to a great coastline, including Anthony Gormley’s coastal sculptures: ‘Another Place’. Liverpool has experienced both the highs and lows of economic prosperity and experiences great social inequalities. The Metro Mayor, Steve Rotherham and the Liverpool City Region “want to drive prosperity, encourage innovation and expand opportunities for people and communities in every part of our City Region.”
Our Conference theme aligns to that aspiration: Resilience and Living Well in Local Communities . It builds on the BSG 2018 conference theme: ageing in an unequal world, focusing in on local communities. Research into ageing is a priority for the University of Liverpool and it has a multi-disciplinary approach to ageing from social gerontology, psychology, engineering, health research through to basic science. We will bring this multidisciplinary approach to the 2019 conference. The conference will harness the skills of researchers, scholars, practitioners and older people to address the question: how can we all promote resilience for local people and our local communities?
The British Society of Gerontology is a leading forum for the advancement of gerontological research and knowledge across the United Kingdom, and our annual conferences attract attendees from around the world. Whether new to research on ageing, a first-time attendee, a PhD student or a long-established member, whether interested in older people, ageing populations or intergenerational issues, at the conference you will discover a stimulating, diverse and engaging network of academics, students, researchers, policy makers and practitioners. Our common goal is to advance gerontological research, education, theory and practice in order to ensure improved quality of life for all.
We look forward to welcoming you to Liverpool in 2019.
With best wishes from the Conference Chair
The Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA) in partnership with the Global Ageing Network are hosting the leading international event for professionals and consumers of long-term care and aging services. Transforming Aging Together will build on Ontario Long Term Care Association’s Fall conference, This is Long Term Care, and the Global Ageing Network’s Biennial international conference, to profile emerging research and innovation and successful quality initiatives in a unique forum dedicated to shared learning and professional networking.
We are seeking sessions that will deliver big ideas, new models, novel technologies, emerging trends, and revolutionary processes that demonstrate compelling leadership for aged care practice and operations. Conference delegates should expect to participate in interactive sessions, and gain both inspirational ideas and practical tools, as well as forge new partnerships, both locally and abroad.
