retirement

The future of age-friendly living. Wow!

Some stunning examples of age-friendly design, this time in the form of living spaces.

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Japans ageing workers to choose their retirement age

Jobs after 60 emerged as one of the major themes in this year’s spring wage negotiations, more…

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Growing debt problem among ageing South Koreans

A total of 18,342 Koreans 50+ filed for a debt workout last year, accounting for 24.2 percent of all debt workout applicants, more…

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Millions now manage ageing parents care from afar

The US National Institute on Ageing estimates around 7 million Americans are long-distance caregivers. more…
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TripAdvisor-style ratings for care homes

The UK is introducing a rating system of Care homes for the elderly based on star ratings by the public more…

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Media legend Sir Run Run Shaw retires at …… 104!

It’s not often you hear of someone retiring at that age. Just think, he’s old enough to be Rupert Murdoch’s father! more…

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Baby boomers having ‘another’ mid-life crisis

Dealing with financial shortfalls, ailing parents living longer, reduced inheritances, and a retirement rethink, more…

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OECD Predicts Boom in Long-Term Care

Spending on long-term care in OECD countries is set to double, even triple, by 2050, driven by ageing populations. Governments need to make their long-term care policies more affordable and provide better support for family careers and professionals, according to a new OECD report.   The chart opposite shows the percentage of population over 80 years…more

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Midsize Cities In Emerging Markets Will Attract More Older People? McKinsey Thinks So.

New research from the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) suggests that midsize cities in emerging markets are poised not only to generate much of the world’s growth in the years ahead but also to become dramatically richer. By 2025, for instance, more of the world’s middle-class households will be in emerging rather than in developed markets….more

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Tsunami Takes Heavier Toll On Japan’s Elderly

Tragically, but not surprisingly, stories are already emerging from Japan of the disproportionate toll the disaster has had on the elderly population. The elderly fled their home on foot as the warning sirens blared. But they could not keep up with their neighbors and fell behind as the tsunami rushed in. Many, unable to flee,…more

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