WKC Forum: Innovation for Healthy Ageing
– Examples of current trends in research –
5 March 2014

The WHO Kobe Centre (WKC) will organize an open forum on “Innovation for Healthy Ageing – Examples of current trends in research –” in Kobe on 5 March 2014.

In almost every country, the proportion of people aged over 60 years is growing faster than any other age group, as a result of both longer life expectancy and declining fertility rates. Population ageing challenges society to adapt, in order to maximize the health and functional capacity of older people as well as their social participation and security. Japan has long led the way in the discovery of new systems and technologies for the health of senior citizens, as well as social and healthcare systems to maintain, promote and ensure better health outcomes.

At this Forum, three of Japan’s leading innovators will present their work to improve healthy ageing through elder-friendly medicine, robotics, and innovations to keep older adults mobile and independent.

• For more details
• Invitation and RSVP (flyer) for the Forum (in Japanese)
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