India is a land where age and wisdom are traditionally respected. But improved longevity is challenging age old assumptions, says Prodeepta Das. How old is old ? In the western world, improved health and longevity have changed the definition of what it means to be elderly. Does India live up to its old traditions ? The revered sage Manu spoke of life[Read More…]
After three decades in Japan, convenience stores are beginning to show their age. Or at least cater to age. The stores are stepping up efforts to attract more middle-aged and elderly customers by introducing barrier-free shopping and products designed specifically for them. Seven-Eleven Japan Co., the leading chain operator, started opening barrier-free outlets in May that feature floor space of[Read More…]
Japan saw record low population growth in the 12 months to March 31 as the aging of society and declining birthrate continued, the government reported Wednesday. According to the statistics compiled by the Public Management, Home Affairs, Posts and Telecommunications Ministry based on resident registry data, the population stood at 126,824,166, a rise of 135,802, or 0.11 percent, from the[Read More…]
New Zealand needs a strategy to house its growing population of older people, say researchers from Victoria University’s New Zealand Institute for Research on Ageing (NZiRA) and Business and Economic Research Ltd (BERL). Associate Professor Judith Davey, Director of NZiRA, says the housing needs of older people cannot be separated from their care and support. The research was carried out[Read More…]
Why do seniors travel more than a few years ago ?The answer seems quite obvious : new generations live longer and healthier, which gives senior orientated tourism a new breathe. The market is well known for being adventurous, as taking seniors on a tour depends on their health. Seniors have very specific expectancies when travelling. They like to participate in[Read More…]
In 2050, the population of senior citizens in China will reach 400 million, representing more than one quarter of the country population. The 16th conference of the International Federation of Senior Citizen Associations has figured out that China is the country in the world with the fastest ageing process. Li Bengong, chairman of China National Committee on Aging, said at[Read More…]
Aged parents should be placed in nursing homes only as ‘last resort’ as they have better quality of life staying with family, says Balaji ; People are placing their elderly parents in nursing homes so readily that it is getting the Government concerned about the effects of such a decision. Nursing homes should be a ‘measure of last resort’, said[Read More…]
