The Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC) at the University of Stirling is at the heart of a worldwide movement to improve services for people with dementia

AARP’s international work is focused on highlighting best global policies, models and innovations, and this edition of The Journal features leading global voices that offer perspective and experience on trends and opportunities.

Aging isn’t a problem; on the contrary, it can be a source of innovation and growth. It’s not just an expanding cost to be cut, but a growing market opportunity to be served.

The global conversation has responded to a thirst for engagement by all people to shape their future, and provided a host of good ideas on how governments, businesses, and civil society can help to make that future a reality.

Middle-aged consumers have responded enthusiastically to financial products specifically designed to help people prepare for old age and offer the elderly diverse benefits. When the major banks in Korea introduced financial products for the elderly, $567 million flooded the market.

Individuals, businesses, community and civic organizations can all take action on dementia to improve the lives of quality of life for people with dementia.

In the six years since WHO launched the Guide, more than 1,000 municipalities throughout the world, individually or as part of state or national networks, have joined the WHO Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities.

For citizens of European and North American countries, a full and active life in old age is no longer an idea, but it is already a reality for some and a genuine possibility for many others!

More than 500,000 experts come to work or start a business in China every year, including a large number of Americans.