In this episode, Carol Sargent and Tom speak with Professor Lynne Corner, a leading voice in ageing innovation and deputy director of the UK National Innovation Centre for Ageing (NICA).

Lynne describes how “Healthy ageing isn’t just about adding years to life – it’s about creating the conditions for people to live well for longer.”

Lynne shares how early experiences with her grandparents inspired a lifelong passion for healthy ageing and shaping environments where people can live longer, healthier and more fulfilling lives.

We explore how collaboration between communities, researchers, social entrepreneurs, carers and businesses can unlock practical solutions for an ageing population. From empowering people living with dementia to re-designing existing product to be age inclusive products, Lynne highlights the importance of innovation.

This episode offers insight into how cross-sector partnerships can drive meaningful change and create products, services and environments that support people throughout the world to live well for longer.

Interesting Topics
⏱ 05:40 – Why innovation and collaboration are essential for supporting longer, healthier lives
⏱ 10:20 – Opportunities for organisations, communities and businesses to co-create solutions for ageing well

Key Takeaways
• Early life experiences often shape our commitment to improving later life.
• Innovation in ageing requires collaboration between science, communities and industry.
• Inclusive design benefits people living with dementia, carers and the wider population.
• Sectors such as travel and tourism have growing opportunities to support healthy ageing through accessible and inclusive experiences.
• Building healthier ageing societies requires curiosity, creativity and cross-sector partnerships.

You can contact:

Dr Lynne Corner at lynne.corner@newcastle.ac.uk

The UK National Innovation Centre for Ageing at https://uknica.co.uk/

Dr Carol Sargent at https://sargentgroup.consulting/

Dr Tom Adler at https://getbide.com/