The 2018 Optimal Aging Challenge is a $20,000 (USD) global competition to improve healthy aging by leveraging the development of breakthrough technologies, community resources and other solutions to reduce social isolation and loneliness and increase engagement among the older populations. In collaboration with the Massachusetts Governor Baker’s Council to Address Aging in Massachusetts (MA Aging Council), Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s AgeLab (MIT AgeLab), Benchmark Senior Living (Benchmark) and GE Healthcare are seeking ideas across four key pillars:

• Develop or apply innovative approaches in caregiving
• Develop or apply innovative approaches in transportation services for seniors
• Develop or apply innovative elder care housing solutions
• Develop or apply effective employment or volunteerism opportunities for seniors

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