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2018Global Ageing NetworkANNUAL REPORT

A Message from Katie Smith SloanAs we approach the end of 2018, we have much to celebrate.The Global Ageing Network has continued to expand in breadthand depth, welcoming new members from Lebanon, Nigeria,Qatar and the Dominican Republic, among others. It is enlighteningto learn how organizations in these countries are tackling the realityof ageing societies. Our work at the United Nations continues to beimportant, although we see slow progress towards a needed humanrights convention for the elderly.In countries like Cameroon, I am inspired by those I meet who are doing so much to improvethe well-being of older adults with so little. I am proud of the work the European AgeingNetwork continues to perform in articulating a vision for long-term care throughout Europeand I am amazed at the perseverance of Joyce Eid in developing an ecumenical assisted livingcommunity in Lebanon while encouraging others to follow her bold path. I could easily go on.As a Network, our primary focus is to foster connections and build community. Our success ismeasured, in part, by the stories we hear from you about what you have learned from, taughtof, problem-solved or innovated with others. We have—individually and collectively—hugechallenges and opportunities that come as a result of societies with increasing numbers of olderpeople. Working together and learning from one another makes all our jobs easier and keepsour network vibrant.22018 Global Ageing Network Annual Report

Who We Are“The world’s only network of ageing service providers”The Global Ageing Network is an international community of leaders in ageing services,housing, research, technology and design. We bring together experts from around the world,lead education initiatives and provide a place for innovative ideas in senior care to be bornand shared. We pave the way to improve best practices in aged care so that older peopleeverywhere can live healthier, safer, and more independent lives. The Global Ageing Networkhas grown from an idea to a vibrant network spanning nearly 50 countries serving millions ofpeople every day.The Global Ageing Network is well situated to become a global force of change for agedcare providers. Global Ageing member organizations range from small nursing homes inrural South Africa, to large multi-site faith-based organizations in Australia, to retirementcommunities in New Zealand, Canada, and the United States. The diversity of approach,services, cultural influences and resources adds to the richness of the global network. It affordsa tremendous opportunity to expand our thinking and learn from one another.The core of the Network is made up of regional or country-based associations or organizationswhose members are ageing service providers and who realize the importance of globalconnections in providing care for the elderly. Among them are organizations in Australia,China, Malaysia, Korea, Europe, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States.MissionThe Global Ageing Network’s mission is to connect and support care and service providers worldwideto enhance quality of life for ageing.Our mission is advanced through education, leadership, collaboration and research. Our membersinclude professionals and organizations in ageing services, governments, volunteer organizations,businesses, academics, researchers and architects that specialize in design for the ageing.2018 Global Ageing Network Annual Report3

2018 HighlightsThe past year has been filled with new activities and initiatives withour Global Ageing Network members. Below are some of the highlights!The Global Ageing Network at the United NationsThe Global Ageing Network continues to support advocacy at the UnitedNations for the Human Rights Convention for the Elderly where we releaseda statement providing input on the focus area of long-term and palliativecare in preparation for the ninth session of the Open-Ended WorkingGroup on Ageing (OWEGA) in July 2018. The statement reflects the needfor a broader lens on the supports and services accessible by older adults,including the consideration of the vast amount of care provided by informalcaregivers. The statement also calls for a concerted focus on older adults’access to affordable, person-directed care, education for families, the development of a qualityworkforce, consumer rights, and the more widespread use of palliative care to improve the qualityof life for older persons with serious illnesses.The Launch of the Wisdom Talk SeriesThis year, the Global Ageing Network launched the Wisdom Talk Series which featuredspeakers who joined us at the Global Ageing Network office in Washington, DC to discuss atopic of interest to the global ageing community and introduced Facebook LIVE as a mediumto connect with our members all around the world. We have welcomed esteemed speakerssuch as: Dr. Enrique Vega,Regional Directorfor Health andAgeing at the PanAmerican HealthOrganization(PAHO), whodiscussed healthconcerns amongolder adults in LatinAmerica and theCaribbean.4 Jennie Smith-Peers, formerly the ExecutiveDirector of the National Center forCreative Aging, broadened our thinkingabout creativity and shared why ongoingaccess to arts is essential in improving thehealth and well-being of people as they age.2018 Global Ageing Network Annual Report

Diana Vaca McGhie,Global Advocacy Managerat the American HeartAssociation International,focused on the impact ofpublic health in reducingcardiovascular diseaseamong older peopleand introduced the goalsfor the Global NCDAlliance Forum, anetwork of organizations,stakeholders, andinternational federationsthat work. togetherto combat the noncommunicable diseaseepidemic by puttinghealth at the center of allpolicies. Pamela Larson, aU.S. Peace CorpsResponse Programparticipant, and DustinManhart, formerly arecruiter for the U.S.Peace Corps ResponseProgram, discussed theirexperiences with theprogram and how it isa great opportunity forthose who would like touse their skills to helpcommunities abroad. Drs. Emi Kiyota and TarynPatterson introducedthe Ibasho model andtheir successful venturesincorporating the modelin various communitiesaround the world.The Wisdom Talks Seriescontinues to be a popularevent for the Global AgeingNetwork. Look on ourwebsite for information onupcoming 2019 events.National Care ForumKatie Smith Sloan represented theGlobal Ageing Network and LeadingAgeat the Annual Conference hosted byNational Care Forum, an association ofnonprofit care providers in England, andCommonAge, who focuses on advancingissues of ageing in Commonwealth countries.She came away from the conference with anew perspective on how we thinking aboutageing. Her reflection can be found here.2018 Global Ageing Network Annual Report5

LeadingAge ConferenceGlobal Ageing Members participated at the 2018 Leading AgeAnnual Meeting and EXPO in Philadelphia in October. JoyceEid, the manager for Moadieh Evangelical Center (MEC)for Assisted Living, shared her experience with establishingthe Interfaith Group in Lebanon and highlighted some of thechallenges of creating the group of ten long-term care centersof varying faiths. She has been innovative in approachinga challenging situation by learning new ways of service andraising the standards of care while still respecting culturaldifferences.Virtual RoundtableThe Global Ageing Network and LeadingAge Services Australia (LASA) conducted a virtualroundtable with like-minded ageing providers and professionals working in the field ofageing to discuss how we can build a resilient workforce. The goal of the virtual roundtablewas to share knowledge, insights, experiences, as well as ideas surrounding networkingopportunities that would stimulate discussion towards achieve a common goal.Eldercare Cameroon CollaborationThe Global Ageing Network is excited to see the continual growth of the Eldercare CameroonCollaboration with the Community Development Volunteers for Technical Assistance (CDVTA).The Founder and Executive Director, Francis Njuakom, has traveled far and wide to increasefunding for CDVTA to hire additional community nurses who will serve as an educationaland wellness resource, as well as to help fund the building of schools and latrines whilealso providing running water and electricity to villages in the northwest region of Cameroon.Through a joint collaboration with Walter Coffey and David Sprowl, Managing Partners ofWD International Consulting, and the continued efforts of Jack York, Executive Director of It’sNever 2 Late, CDTVA hasbeen able to raise thousandsof dollars to support CDTVAinitiatives. All donations aretax-deductible and to learnmore information aboutthe fundraising campaignor the Eldercare CameroonCollaboration, please llaboration/.62018 Global Ageing Network Annual Report

New Partnerships and Chapter UpdatesThe European Ageing NetworkGlobal Ageing Network’s European Association of Homes and Services for the Ageing(EAHSA) chapter merged with the European Association for Directors and Providers inLong-Term Care (EDE) to create the European Ageing Network (EAN). The EAN representsmore than 10,000 long-term care providers with more than one million clients in almost 30European countries. Through their union, providers can learn from one another, exchange bestpractices, and have a stronger voice in Europe regarding issues like labor force-policy, regulation,and developing care technology. The European Ageing Network is seated in Luxembourg andhave a branch office in Brussels and with the main office to be situated in Prague.They have collaborated on creating the European Centre for Research and Education inAgeing Services (ECREAS), a digital platform where information can be exchanged and tocreate a clearinghouse for best practices and relevant (applied) research reports, articles, andEuropean datalinks. The activities of ECREAS focuses on four themes which include the qualityof ageing services, elderly care workforce, technology, and living environments.LeadingAge Releases Anti-Ageism Quick GuideGlobal Ageing Network’s U.S. Chapter, LeadingAge, has released an Anti-Ageism QuickGuide to help individuals and organizations become more mindful of their language andmessaging around ageing so that they can begin to inspire more positive attitudes, behaviorsand perceptions of what it means to grow old. The guide offers quick tips and reflectivepractices which can be used in a variety of settings.Malawi Network of Older PersonsThe Global Ageing Network is excited to partner with the Malawi Network of OlderPersons (MANEPO). This partnership unites two organizations with a mutual purposeto improve best practices in aged care so that older people everywhere can live healthier,stronger, more independent lives. It will provide an opportunity for members to networktogether and enable members to access new insights and knowledge from one another.Korean Ageing NetworkThe Korean Ageing Network hosted asymposium of aged care practitioners onSeptember 8th, 2018 in Jeju, South Korea.The symposium included participants fromother areas in Korea, including Incheon,Chunehcon, Cheonan, Daegu, Jeju, Islan,Shihon, and Kangnam Seoocho in Seoul. Many of the participants from medical, nursing,community services, and the social welfare settings discussed the Network and opportunities togrow and connect with aging communities in South Korea.2018 Global Ageing Network Annual Report7

Aged and Community Services Australia (ACSA)“ACSA’s partnership with the Global Ageing Network provides our members access to a highlyreputable international forum for the exchange of research, services, products, and training.We know member providers derive great benefit from the shared international industryknowledge, professional development, educational resources, and leadership opportunities thatGAN membership can bring.”Pat Sparrow, CEOAged and Community Services Australia (ACSA)Thank you to the continued support ofour other partners, chapters, and sponsors: LeadingAge IAHSA-China European AgeingNetwork (EAN) Ontario Long Term CareAssociation (OLTCA) South Africa Care Forum Lebanon Care Forum Korean Ageing Network National Care Forum Malaysian AgeingNetwork Malawi Network of ElderlyPersons Organization(MANEPO) Community DevelopmentVolunteers for TechnicalAssistance (CDVTACameroon) Geriatric Respite CareFoundation-Uganda SAGE ToursThank You to our 2018 Board Members!Thank you to the Global Ageing Network Board Members who have been extraordinarilygenerous with their time, wisdom, and support to ensure that the Global Ageing Networkremains committed to our mission and vision.2018Board MembersOfficersRich SchuttBoard ChairProvidence Life ServicesIllinois, USA8Marcus RileyImmediate Past ChairBallycaraQueensland, AustraliaVincenzo PaolinoTreasurerqueerAlternZurich, SwitzerlandJulienne MeyerVice ChairMy Home LifeCity, United Kingdom2018 Global Ageing Network Annual Report

MembersRich BrowdieBenjamin RoseOhio, USADr. Ejaz Ahmad ChaudryNoble Care MalaysiaKuala Lumpur, MalaysiaSteve CornelissenMercy HealthVictoria, AustraliaLaetitia DaufenbachSodexo, GlobalSeniors SegmentIndianapolis, Indiana, USAStuart KaplanSelfhelp Community ServicesNew York, USAEmi KiyotaIbashoMaryland, USAAad KosterEAHSANetherlandsMarkus LeserCuraviva, SwitzerlandDan LevittTabor VillageBritish Columbia, CanadaJudy MartinSAGE InternationalThomsonAdsettSouth Brisbane, Australia2018 Global Ageing Network Annual ReportRichard SemandaGeriatric Respite CareFoundation Uganda(GRCF-U)Kampala, UgandaFemada ShamamThe Association for the AgedDurban, South AfricaMark SpitalnikIAHSA-ChinaChinaCheryl WilsonSt. Paul SeniorHomes & ServicesCalifornia, USA9

Saying Goodbye to Board Members,Richard Browdie and Markus LeserRichard BrowdieRich Browdie has served on the Global Ageing Network since 2013. Formore than 40 years, he has held leadership positions in organizations whosemissions focus on the improvement and maintenance of the health and wellbeing of older adults. As President/CEO of the Benjamin Rose Institute onAging, a nationally recognized leader in service, research, and advocacyaddressing issues of aging, he assures the current and long-term viability ofthe organization in keeping with its mission.Markus LeserMarkus served as the Global Ageing Network Secretary for the past yearand has served on the board since 2013. He works as the head of theOld Age Department at CURAVIVA Schweiz and focuses on the researchand development centre for the sector of elderly and nursing institutions inSwitzerland. He has been celebrating more than 30 years of professionalinvolvement in the field of gerontology and has hosted a variety of rolesranging from a marketing manager which created retirement homes to alecturer at an institute of continuing education and training. He was instrumental in garneringthe collaboration with Curaviva during the 2017 biennial Global Ageing Network conference.Thank you to our amazing Global Ageing Network Crew!The accomplishments of the past year would not have been achieved without the continuousdedication, expertise, and support from the Global Ageing Network Crew. Thank you for all ofyour hard work over the past year!Global Ageing Network Crew MembersTessa Atkinson-AdamsCommunicationsRenee GreenMarketingTaryn PattersonResearchLea Chambers-JohnsonExecutive OfficeBob LagoydaEducationKatie Smith SloanExecutive DirectorGlenn CrenshawMarketingJamall MarshWebsite DevelopmentEthel StewartMembership and RecruitmentShannon DavisProgram ManagerMia MullenExecutive OfficeLinda ZielinskiConferences and Meetings102018 Global Ageing Network Annual Report

LOOKING FORWARD2019 Global Ageing Network ConferenceThe Global Ageing Network, in partnership with the Ontario Long Term Care Association(OLTCA), are hosting the leading international event for professionals and consumers of longterm care and aging services. Transforming Aging Together will profile emerging research andinnovation and successful quality initiatives in a unique forum dedicated to shared learning andprofessional networking. The event will take place on September 17-19, 2019 at the BeanfieldCentre in Toronto, Canada.2019 Global AgeingNetwork Leadership RetreatGlobal AgeingNetwork ScholarshipsThe Global Ageing Network LeadershipRetreat will take place on September 16-17,2019 in conjunction with the biennialconference in Toronto, Canada. Theleadership retreat is a two-day, immersivelearning experience designed to enhance theleadership capacities of emerging leaderscommitted to the field of ageing. Participantswill come away with skills, insights, ideas andconfidence to provide leadership in times ofchange and innovation. Registration for theLeadership Retreat is limited.The Global Ageing Network is seekingdonations for aged care professionals fromdeveloping countries to attend the 2019Biennial Conference in Toronto, Canada. Ifyou are interested in submitting a donation,please contact Shannon Davis at sdavis@globalageing.org2019 Global AgeingNetwork Workforce SummitThe Global Ageing Network will host a oneday Workforce Summit that will address keytopics that are relevant to the ageing servicesworkforce globally. Summit discussionswill consider research, practice and policychallenges and opportunities, and drawon international perspectives and potentialsolutions. The summit will be held onTuesday, September 17, 2019 in Toronto,Canada.Contribute to OurInnovation PlatformWe hope that you will share your innovativeideas—proven or promising—with us so thatwe can, in turn, share with others. Tell us thechallenge you are facing; perhaps we canmatch it with an innovative solution.Interested in joining the Global AgeingNetwork? Please visit our membershippage to learn about the benefits ofbecoming a member.Have a question or idea to share? Pleasecontact Shannon Davis at sdavis@globalageing.orgTo learn more about our events and activities,please continue to follow us onFacebook, Twitter and Instagram or visitour website at: http://globalageing.org2018 Global Ageing Network Annual Report11

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