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Aging well: an update.

Hiroko Akiyama¹

¹The University of Tokyo.

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Summary

Japan faces rapid population aging, with a significant increase in older adults by 2030. Action-targeted research is essential for promoting healthy aging and societal sustainability.

Area of Science:

Gerontology
Public Health
Sociology

Background:

Japan is experiencing rapid population aging, with projections indicating a substantial increase in the elderly population by 2030.
The shrinking working-age population necessitates a focus on healthy aging for individual well-being and societal sustainability.
While biomedical research is important, the role of living environment and lifestyle in aging is well-recognized.

Purpose of the Study:

To address the challenges of an aging society by establishing actionable solutions.
To explore community redesign for promoting healthy, active, and secure longevity.
To foster co-creation among citizens, researchers, government, and industry for sustainable aging.

Main Methods:

A social experiment was initiated by the Institute of Gerontology at the University of Tokyo.

Keywords:

action research co-creation redesigning community sustainability

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Existing communities were redesigned to support long-term healthy and active living.

The study emphasizes co-creation involving diverse stakeholders.

Main Results:

The experiment aims to create environments where individuals can live healthily and actively for 100 years.
Focus on maintaining security, social connections, and overall well-being in aging populations.
The initiative seeks to integrate longevity, health, and economic prosperity.

Conclusions:

Action-targeted research and community redesign are crucial for addressing population aging.
Co-creation is vital for developing sustainable solutions for healthy aging.
The ultimate goal is to build a sustainable society by linking longevity, health, and wealth.