6 EXTENDING HEALTHSPAN
The healthcare system must respond to the growing demands and diverse challenges of an aging population to not only extend life, but also provide quality of life.
Upstream curated this trend report for attendees of the HLTH USA 2024 conference on October 20-23. We believe these 7 healthcare trends are essential for enhancing outcomes for everyone. As experts in Human-Centered Design, we are excited to see these trends gain momentum and are committed to continuing our contributions to their growth.
Challenges created by increased lifespan:
Rising healthcare demands and costs.
One-size-fits-all approach that inhibits quality of life.
Promote positive aging attitudes:
Promote healthier behaviors.
Reduce chronic disease risks.
Support prevention through healthy habits.
Improve access to biometric monitoring:
Track vitals and body scans frequently.
Early disease detection and prevention.
Understand genetic and environmental factors.
Develop “Silvertech” innovation for all:
Enhance health management for seniors.
Improve social connectivity and preventative care.
Goals for healthcare system design:
Adapt to the growing demands and diverse challenges of an aging society.
Develop resilient, efficient, and inclusive systems for an aging population.
Allow the aging population to age with dignity.
Extend healthspan.
Strategies for extending lifespan:
Design inclusive and intuitive solutions that fit the context and abilities of an aging population.
Why we’re excited:
Human-centered design enables healthcare systems to adapt to the demands of an aging society and develop personalized, community-driven solutions tailored to the unique needs of individuals at various life stages and front-line staff.
Human-centered design can support the adoption of "Silvertech" technologies, enhancing proactive health management, extending both healthspan and quality of life, and empowering people to age with dignity.
