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Sexuality TV program lifts the lid on sex among seniors
A TV program will soon go to air covering sex, sexuality and intimacy for older people. more…
Ageing-in-place gaining preference over retirement home living
There is a near universal desire by today’s seniors and baby boomers nearing retirement, to age-in-place; that is, to stay in one’s own home and community safely, independently and comfortably–regardless of age. Here are a few compelling Aging-in-Place growth statistics as blogged by Immersion Active: Aging-In-Place is the fastest growing sector of the senior care…more
Retirement study reveals savings shortfalls
HSBC’s The Future of Retirement: A new reality study found that the average retirement in the UK is expected to last 19 years, but more…
BUPA Australia launches app to choose ageing care home
The insurer has developed seven signposts of person-centred care to help people when touring aged care homes. BUPA created the app in conjunction with the Alzheimer’s Australia Consumer Dementia Research Network, the 7 Signposts of person-centred care support new customers to view aged care environments and the attitudes of staff from the residents’ perspective. The…more
The age-friendly home of the future
Homes will be accessible and on one level, smaller yet more flexible, sustainable, built to encourage a sense of community with neighbours, and wired up to take on the role of the resident’s assistant. more…
8 ways to invest in ageing Asia – or not
Some obvious, some spurious mostly shallow comments in this article from CNBC, but worth listing all the same: 1) Bet on New Manufacturing Hubs Increasing manufacturing costs in China has brought to the forefront other countries in the region like Vietnam and Indonesia which boast younger and cheaper labour forces. Not really a way to…more
Telco launches iPhone CSR intiative for ageing Singaporeans
SingTel (Singapore) has launched Project Silverline to enhance the lives of seniors through digital communications and multimedia technology. more…
China’s ageing challenges and opportunities
With China’s enormous and rapidly ageing population there is an urgent need for solutions to accommodate and care for them. By 2030, China will have 340 million people over 60. This figure will be 47 million more than the entire population of the USA in the same year. The social challenges were revealed in a…more
Older consumers critical to RV industry in Australia – report
People who travel to remote locations comfortably and economically using the nation’s road networks need time to travel and money. As a result the industry’s most lucrative market segments are baby boomers and seniors. In the five years through 2012-13, the proportion of Australians over the age of 50 has increased and the industry has…more
The future of age-friendly living. Wow!
Some stunning examples of age-friendly design, this time in the form of living spaces.