Yearly Archives: 2023
Healthy ageing and longevity in Europe: How do we prepare for the 100-year life?
Join the ILC Europe Network at its inaugural meeting to discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with demographic change in Europe. With the European Parliament elections approaching, we want to use our event to establish a set of key priorities and policy recommendations for the 2024-29 Parliament and Commission.
13th December 2023
With contributions from 21 authors, the book "Prevention of frailty among older persons in Japan: A community-wide approach" reflects the decades of first-hand experience of Prof. Tsujii, a former senior official at the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
16 October 2023
ILC Global Alliance holds meeting in Tokyo, facilitated by ILC Japan
On 16 and 17 October 2023, the ILC Global Alliance held a meeting in Tokyo, Japan, co-chaired by Julie Byles and Margaret Gilles. The attendees included representatives from ILCs in Australia, Canada, Singapore, South Africa, the UK, and the USA as well as the Secretariat.
16 and 17 October 2023
Equal Hearts: Addressing cardiovascular health and disparities in Europe
Health Inequalities are unjust and avoidable, and for too long, have been preventing people from living longer, healthier lives. Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in Europe, but the vast majority of them are preventable.
18th October 2023
ILC South Africa visits ILC Singapore
In June / July this year, Prof. Jaco Hoffman, Prof. Vera Roos and Dr. Rayne Stroebel visited the International Longevity Centre (ILC) in Singapore as members of ILC South Africa. The visit aimed to share common themes around socio-gerontology and to learn from examples in Singapore to establish a community for successful ageing.
June/July 2023
ILC South Africa announces Rayne Stroebel as Executive Member
ILC South Africa is pleased to announce that Rayne Stroebel has joined its leadership team as an Executive Member. He serves alongside Professors Sebastiana Kalula and Jaco Hoffman, based at the University of Cape Town and North-West University, respectively, who are ILCSA’s Co-directors. Retired Professor Monica Ferreira remains Honorary President of ILCSA.
July 2023
Future of Ageing 2023: An age of possibilities
In the run-up to the next UK General Election, what happens next is vital for the Future of Ageing. We need our politicians to have long-term solutions for prosperous and healthy longevity and for the next Government to act on these.
25th September 2023
Silver Empowerment: a book on empowerment of elderly people
See ageing as a source of power instead of as a sign of decline and vulnerability, is the message of the newly published book “Silver Empowerment”, in which scientists from various disciplines discuss ways of improving self-reliance of elderly people. Promoting an age-friendly society is the main topic.
21 Abril 2023
Let the elderly be included, they matter
"Let the elderly be included, they matter" is the message that Tineke Abma would like to convey. On Friday, June 23, she delivered her inaugural lecture 'The Art of Belonging' following her appointment as professor of Elderly Participation at the University of Leiden, the Netherlands. This is a brief summary of her inaugural speech.
23 June 2023
Healthy Ageing and Prevention in Europe: How do European countries compare?
Join the ILC Europe Network for a webinar discussion looking at the state of healthy ageing and prevention across Europe.
13th September 2023
