The current UK population is at its largest ever, at 65.6 million and is predicted to continue to grow, reaching 74 million by 2039. Currently, in some regions, one in three of the population is over 65 and an increase in the overall population will undoubtedly see an equivalent increase in elderly people. The number of over 85s is set to double, with an increase of 1.5 million by 2035. This age group is the fastest growing demographic in the UK.
Unfortunately, whilst improved life expectancy is to be celebrated, many elderly people will not live longer lives in good health. The risks of developing multiple long-term conditions, requiring complex care and treatment, are significantly increased in later life.
As part of the government’s industrial strategy grand challenge on Ageing Society, funding has been allocated to a ‘healthy ageing’ strategy to promote improved physical and mental health in older people
The Healthy Ageing-The Grand Challenge conference will discuss
Open Forum Events invite all stakeholders, involved with the health of the nation, to join us for a day of informative and expert narrative. The conference agenda, featuring the very latest updates and developments, is designed to support delegates in their work and promote healthier later lives.
Life expectancy has been increasing and there has over the years been a demographic shift to an older population. The number of people over the age of 75 is currently 1 in 12. This is expected to rise to 1 in 7 by 2040. It is also predicted that a third of children born today will live to 100.
A significant rise in the number of elderly people requires new considerations across all of society, however, health and social care provision is an area of particular focus. Health is fundamental to the quality of life we experience. Being fit, healthy and happy all contribute towards the capacity to remain in our own homes and lead independent lives, be less reliant on medical and social care intervention, continue to work and engage with the community.
As part of the Ageing Society Grand Challenge, the UK government aims to ensure the UK leads the world in healthy ageing. As the risk of frailty and ill health increases with age, £98 million has been invested into a ‘healthy ageing programme’ This funding will be utilised to tackle the existing and emerging healthcare challenges associated with an older population. The programme supports the development of new products and services to improve health and wellbeing, tackle loneliness and enable independent living. Other than improving lives, this initiative is seen as a significant contributor to economic growth and prosperity.
In addition, £40m has been invested into the UK Dementia Research Institute (UKDRI), which brings together 350 leading scientists researching new treatments to improve the lives of those living with or affected by dementia, both now and in the future.
The Healthy Ageing-The Grand Challenge conference agenda will contain expert presentations, discussing the connections between health and later life plus the economic opportunities they present. Delegates will benefit from gaining a greater insight into the required adaptations in approach, products and services to support healthier later life in the communities in which they work.
As the population gets older and the risks of frailty and ill health increase there is a need to develop effective interventions to prevent or delay the onset of chronic disease and treatments that will support and increase in healthy life expectancy. This will also promote social and economic dividends.
Enabling older people to live independently for longer is highly beneficial, not only for the individual and their families but for society in general. Utilising assistive technologies can enhance lives, relieve pressure on health and social care systems and boost the economy.
This is the story of how Motiview has proven to be a successful tool to help older people and people with dementia becoming more physically active. Why is there a need for a change of mindset in care? And why is the support team (staff) are crucial keys to succeed? Hear how Motiview has changed lives and how older people and people with dementia have turned into dedicated athletes
We all know of the benefits a good holiday can bring. For people living with dementia and their carers, independent holidays can often become challenging and something they feel unable to do. The only alternative then becomes traditional respite, which is rarely available and can often create more stress for both people. Having completed their 9th MindforYou holiday last week, hear why one of our couples chose a MindforYou supported holiday, what they enjoyed, and the benefits they continue to experience.
How do we improve the health of the ageing population to enable everyone to enjoy their extended years in good health? This presentation will look at what needs to change at individual, community and societal level, and how we measure that change.
Technology can be a powerful tool in the support of older people, and when used to improve daily contact with specially trained human beings, instead of replacing it - the results can be life and service changing. In this talk you'll learn about several ways you can improve outcomes for older people and your services by putting daily contact at the heart of what you do.
In the over-50s the greatest health related fear is to develop Dementia, now the most frequently recorded cause of death, and with an estimated 850.000 people with the condition living in the UK. The 2011 National Dementia Strategy set out aspirations for the UK to become the best country in the world to be living with Dementia. While living with dementia clearly remains a major life challenge, services, interventions and inspirational examples of people enjoying a good quality of life with Dementia for many years are increasingly available. Key psychological and psychosocial interventions are explained and reviewed here that assist with remaining active and engaged despite living with dementia.
A look across Care City’s work as a Test Bed, which is seeking to transform how we find, treat and manage long-term conditions, by empowering support staff across health and care with the latest digital technology.
As health and social care systems grapple with supporting ageing populations across the world, social robots potentially offer a solution to supplementing what care staff currently provide. Gurch will share insights from the CARESSES (short for Culture-Aware Robots and Environmental Sensor Systems for Elderly Support) project, which is a multidisciplinary, international project whose goal is to design the first social robots that adapt the way they behave and speak to the culture of the person they assist.
CARESSES is funded by the European Union and by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan.
In response to the well documented health benefits of dance, the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) developed Silver Swans: specially designed ballet classes for older learners to help improve mobility, posture, co-ordination and energy levels. Silver Swans has the additional benefit of creating a social community to combat loneliness that this demographic can experience.
Hear from Silver Swans Ambassador Angela Rippon CBE and RAD Registered Teacher Sarah Platt about the impact Silver Swans has had since its international launch in 2017.
The use of technology in managing patient safety. This specifically relates to managing the risk of patients falling in hospitals. The presentation will discuss results of implementation of the Guardian Sentry falls management equipment in a 49 bed complex discharge ward.
Transform Ageing is a three-year programme aimed at reimagining solutions form people in later life.
The programme is a collaboration between the Design Council, UnLtd, the South West Academic Health Science Network and the Centre for Ageing Better and funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.
Led by older adults, it unites “people in later life, community groups, senior leaders in health and care and social entrepreneurs to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing us as we age”.
From hospital to home the positive influence of good design for people living with dementia. Drawing on current practice to demonstrate how small scale environmental changes can really make a difference to care.
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