Vision
Nurses globally will lead the development and use of effective gerontechnology.
About the center
An international hub—housed at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis—where nurses and partners accelerate AgeTech for aging in place.
Nursing Outlook, 2025
Why the center exists
With a projected doubling of people aged 60+ worldwide by 2050, aging-in-place technologies—smart homes, wearables, telehealth, robotics, and more—are essential.
On March 12–13, 2025, founder Roschelle L. Fritz, PhD, RN, FAAN convened international delegates at UC Davis Health to establish the center.
Primary source: Fritz et al. (2025), Nursing Outlook, 73(6), 102590. doi:10.1016/j.outlook.2025.102590
Charter
Vision, mission, and values
Mission
Facilitate a nurse-led movement in gerontechnology research, application, and optimizing care and living for all older adults.
Values
Shared learning and collaboration; culturally sensitive skillsets and thinking; interdisciplinary and intergenerational engagement.
Eight priorities
Where we focus our work
Priorities co-created with community-dwelling older adults, nurses, providers, and interdisciplinary scientists.
- Digital health in home care and living
- Interdisciplinary, industry, and global partnerships
- Ageism and stigma
- Bridging research and practice
- Implementation science and evidence-based practice
- Education and workforce
- Policy and advocacy
- Sustainability and funding
Action plan
Four actions that move the network
Action 1. Grow an inclusive global network.
Action 2. Support researchers, educators, clinicians, and inventors.
Action 3. Curate and disseminate actionable information.
Action 4. Develop nurse leaders.