A holistic adaptive ageing framework (HAAF) to address complex challenges in ageing

Area of Science:

• Gerontology
• Public Health
• Sociology
• Urban Planning
• Technology Studies

Background:

• Ageing societies face multifaceted challenges spanning individual, environmental, economic, and policy domains.
• Rapid societal changes, including climate change and technological advancements, exacerbate these challenges.
• The complexity necessitates interdisciplinary collaboration due to the limitations of individual expertise.

Purpose of the Study:

• To propose a holistic adaptive ageing framework (HAAF) to guide multidisciplinary and multisectoral approaches.
• To provide a structured approach for addressing complex issues inherent in ageing populations.
• To identify key dimensions influencing adaptive ageing strategies.

Main Methods:

• Conceptualization of a holistic adaptive ageing framework (HAAF).
• Identification of five critical dimensions for consideration in adaptive ageing strategies.
• Literature review and synthesis of factors influencing ageing societies.

Main Results:

• The proposed Holistic Adaptive Ageing Framework (HAAF) integrates five key dimensions: lived experience, person-level adaptation, environmental context, technology, and social and economic policy.
• This framework serves as a starting point for developing comprehensive solutions to complex ageing-related problems.
• The HAAF emphasizes the interconnectedness of various factors influencing the ageing experience.

Conclusions:

• A multidisciplinary framework is essential for optimizing solutions to complex challenges in ageing societies.
• The HAAF provides a foundational structure for collaborative, multisectoral efforts in adaptive ageing.
• Further research is required to operationalize and evaluate the HAAF's practical application.