Aging Well: The Patient Perspective
Nicola Bedlington, Executive Director of the European Patients’ Forum, takes an in-depth look at the role of patients and carers in discussions about active and healthy aging and outlines how the team of independent Philips Think Tank experts is providing new insights into how different countries and continents approach health and well-being in later years.
Towards a Healthy 2020: Transforming our Bodies and our Lifestyles
From the sicker-than-ever to the better-than-well, leading futurist Rod Falcon, leader of the Health Horizons Program at the ‘Institute for the Future’ talks about the work of the Aging Well Think Tank and explains how it is forecasting the future of aging and exploring how we can manage our collective health in the coming decade.
Home Healthcare with Technology for Aging Well
Laurie M. Orlov, founder of market research firm ‘Aging in Place Technology Watch’ and member of the Philips Aging Well Think Tank, explains the various innovations that are helping seniors to communicate, manage their health and contribute to society from the comfort of their own homes.
Aging Well: The Future of America’s Healthy Vibrant Cities
Greg Sebasky, CEO of Philips North America, reports on the participation of the Philips Active Aging Think Tank at the US Conference of Mayors , which took place in Baltimore, Maryland in June 2011.
Aging Well in cities
By 2050 there will be 2 billion people over 60 (World Health Organisation) many of whom live in cities, attracted by cultural vibrancy and access to amenities. How can we support active aging and independent living to help this populations remain vital and connected? Urbanist and author, Professor Richard Florida, outlines his views on what cities and communities can do.
Sustainable healthcare systems
It is estimated that 50% of the developed world will be suffering from chronic disease by 2050 (WHO). In the face of this how can we maintain sustainable healthcare systems? The Philips commissioned RAND report highlights healthcare stakeholders' concerns about maintaining current healthcare models, broad acceptance of the potential of home healthcare to alleviate the burden, but also multiple barriers to its wider adoption.
How can we age well?
An expert group convened by the Philips Center for Health and Well-being has identified what they think are the key factors that impact our ability to age well.