Research Domains of Interest

IRCHAL has identified five basic domains which cover the key research areas of healthy ageing and longevity:

1. Biological mechanisms of healthy ageing and longevity;
2. Healthy Ageing and Longevity Determinants;
3. Interventions in Ageing and Age-Associated Disease;
4. Care & Support;
5. Policies and Strategies.

At every level the various issues and domains listed above pose clear challenges for individuals, families, communities and societies that require informed and evidence-based policy responses. Although the domains are relatively self-contained, particular issues may overlap several domains. This highlights the importance of IRCHAL maintaining a strong emphasis on a holistic overview.

IRCHAL endeavours to seek out and disseminate information on specialist activities whilst also fostering awareness of how seemingly disparate areas of knowledge can come together in a total perspective on healthy ageing and longevity.

This holistic approach has been an important aspect in IRCHAL’s international recognition and in the increasing support for IRCHAL by leading professionals working in this area.

Please click here to download detailed information on each of the 5 research domains.