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Japan's aging foreign population faces gaps in elder care

Asia’s silver dividend can offset ageing’s economic toll

Population ageing is fast becoming a global phenomenon. Even regions currently enjoying youthful demographics will eventually undergo demographic transition – and this is increasin...

Care shortage expected as population grows older

Bracing for the gray tsunami: How a rapidly aging global population will reshape agriculture

For decades, the world of agriculture has operated with a simple assumption and narrative when it comes to growth: more people equals more mouths to feed, which equals more demand....

Japan's aging population is its economic 'silver shock absorber'

The tipping point: what happens when deaths outnumber births?

The social and economic impact of people living longer and having fewer babies is hitting countries worldwide. Adaptation is keyIn Japan, there are now companies that specialise in...

Call for a national strategy on ageing, diverse population

Report warns New Zealand is at a demographic inflection point, noting that it was essential to plan ahead.

Northern Ireland’s ageing population: Why pensioners will soon outnumber children

‘Reverse’ in region’s demographic trends have sparked warnings about impact on healthcare and funding of public services

Aging population to reshape housing market as downsizing wave builds

Limited options slow seniors’ moves, but shift could open doors for younger buyers

Daily Living, Social Alienation, and Resilience Impact Aging

In the rapidly aging populations across the globe, the plight of older adults dwelling in rural areas is becoming a pressing public health concern. Among them, China’s rural “empty...

<strong>The Future of Aging Is Changing Fast. What If Your Neighborhood Isn’t Keeping Up?</strong>

Innovative urban planners are transforming the spaces older people will thrive in.

Aging population creates strong demand for senior housing in New York

Housing for older adults is in high demand.

Aging Workforce to Grow 97%: BLS Projects the 75+ Labor Force Will Outpace All Other Age Groups

America’s workforce is getting older faster than many people realize. Over the next decade, Americans age 75 and older who are still working are expected...

Aντιμετώπιση των δημοσιονομικών δαπανών από τη γήρανση του πληθυσμού

Η ταχεία γήρανση του πληθυσμού ασκεί εντεινόμενη πίεση στα δημόσια οικονομικά. Οι δαπάνες που σχετίζονται με την ηλικία, κυρίως δημόσια χρηματοδοτούμενες, έχουν αυξηθεί τις τελευτα...

How Aging Population Adds to California Economic Troubles

The migration of people, money, and companies out of California has evolved into a clear challenge to the economic future of the Golden State. Terrified by the loss of so much reve...

For the first time in Switzerland, people aged 65 and over outnumber those under 20

Provisional figures for 2025 from the Federal Statistical Office show a steadily ageing population. By the end of the year, Switzerland’s permanent resident population had reached...

Ten Years after the End of the One-Child Policy: A Visit to Ground Zero of China's Aging Population

Ten years ago, China brought the one-child policy to an end. In Rudong, the city where the policy was originally tested, 40 percent of residents are over the age of 60 - a preview...

Population Aging versus Air Pollution Effects on Dementia Incidence

Epidemiological evidence is strong for particulate air pollution to contribute to dementia risk. The primary underlying mechanism is thought to be increased systemic chronic inflam...

Our Aging Population is Forcing a Rethink of How We Design & Package Medicines

Difficult packaging comes with tangible consequences, including lower adherence, higher rates of adverse events, and diminished real-world effectiveness. It can also delay FDA subm...

How to Make Public Spaces Accessible, Safe and Attractive for an Aging Population

To be truly inclusive, public outdoor spaces must meet the needs of the entire population, regardless of age, physical ability or mobility. Although many cities have adopted univer...

As Ireland’s population ages, Alone looks to more than double its reach in next four years

There will be 1.6 million people aged 65 and over in Ireland in 15 years’ time

Aging population drives demand for affordable housing in Hawaii

"The question becomes not only where our children and grandchildren will live, but who will care for our aging parents and grandparents if families can no longer afford to stay."

China Focus: China expands community-based elderly care as its population ages

LANZHOU, April 28 (Xinhua) -- From having affordable and nutritious lunches at a "Happiness Canteen" to attending weekly vocal music and dance classes, elderly residents in Zaolinx...

Ken Dychtwald: At the Tipping Point: liberating A New Age of Aging

BY Ken Dychtwald Editor’s note:  The following is an excerpt from an article just published by the American Society on Aging. We encourage you to read, and at the end, you’ll find...