Welcome to the Silver Futures blog and occasional vlog! Here you can read and view opinions, research, reviews and predictions from leaders, researchers and innovators about how the world is going silver and gain insights on future tech, innovations and the world of work.
As I deep-dive (professionally and personally!) into ageing, I have become fascinated with the concept of cognitive reserve, which is the theory for how some of our brains can better buffer the impact of ageing and preserve our cognitive abilities. You can work on...
How is your brain? Is it healthy? Do you think about how best to look after it? So many of us only see brain health through the prism of disease or injury rather than how best to optimise our brain’s performance. During my deep dive into Ageing, I have become a fan of...
As I delve deeper into better ways of ageing, I find myself increasingly focused on the brain. Initially, I believed brain health was something to prioritise as we age. However, the more I research, the more I realise how crucial it is to start much earlier. Our...
When I first delved into the world of Agetech, it didn't take me long to find Keren Etkin, TheGerontechnologist. She is one of those extraordinary individuals who generously shares her profound knowledge and insightful perspectives with the world. For those intrigued...
I found it quite interesting to discover successful people are less likely to retire. So are people who need to earn more money. You know why? It’s because external goals – whether they be economic drivers or about ensuring our reputation or social standing – keep us...
I still remember the moment when I realised I had made friends in my first ‘real’ job. A group of three groovy girls a few years older than me asked me if I wanted a cup of plunger coffee. Plunger coffee was a big deal at the time and life-changing for those of us...
It was 20 years ago that American researcher Dr Becca Levy said if a previously unidentified virus were found to diminish life expectancy by more than seven years, considerable effort would be devoted to identifying the cause and implementing a remedy.That hit home...
Intro paragraphWe don’t need to age like those who’ve gone before us. We are the beneficiaries of science, medicine and tech, all increasing our wellbeing and longevity. Now you can see which Australian startups are helping to make this a reality on the Silver Futures...
Silver Futures is excited to partner with The Purpose Xchange to help people in midlife transition with purpose and confidence into their next stage. The Purpose Xchange is a UK-based social enterprise that delivers online workshops and events to help people develop...
When was the last time someone asked you “What do you want to be when you grow up?” When was the last time you asked yourself?!Considering how long we might live, why do we not continually revisit this question as we grow older? Taking the time to reflect and review...