aging observatory is a research-driven organization dedicated to exploring the lived experience of aging within real-world contexts.
“The social scientific study of aging is a vibrant field of inquiry and motivated by much more than just population aging.”
Global population of older adults by 2050.*
2.1 Billion
1 in 5 Humans
By 2050, the global population of older adults will reach 2.1 billion—1 in 5 people—with life expectancy projected to rise to 90 for females and 85 for males*. This demographic shift will significantly reshape social, economic, and healthcare systems.
Global life expectancy (age) by 2050.*
90 Females
85 Males
Global population (ages 45 to 60 today).*
1.9 Billion
With 1.9 billion individuals aged 45 to 60 today, we have a unique opportunity to learn from their lived experiences and shape a better future as they age.
NEEM™, our proprietary methodology, serves as a framework for generating essential, foundational data that empowers decision-makers to drive positive and equitable innovation for future older populations.
At its core is an AI-powered analysis platform that enhances data comprehensiveness by uncovering patterns and connections within qualitative insights, drawing from diverse methods such as visual ethnography, participant observation, cultural immersion, field notes, and mass observation.
aging observatory is built on a multidisciplinary team of professionals in the humanities, social sciences, design, and technology who bring diverse perspectives and expertise.
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