#aging-population

#aging-population

Participants who started out with higher levels of well-being also tended to have higher levels of cognitive function. When participants experienced declines in well-being, they showed similarly-sized declines in cognition.

The imbalance is likely to strain economies because fewer workers will be supporting more retirees, dragging down economic output and income growth.

The current economic climate exacerbates challenges for aging small-business owners, making it harder for them to retire with dignity as they approach retirement age.

As Baby Boomers age out of driving, American cities must adapt their policies to accommodate the new transportation needs of older adults.

Vietnam's decision to abolish its long-standing two-child limit aims to address declining birth rates and the pressures of an aging population, crucial for economic growth.

"At a time where it seems fewer and fewer of us want to work in long-term care, the need has never been greater," Harvard healthcare policy analyst David C. Grabowski told The Times' Emily Alpert Reyes in January.

I would have torn my hair out, and Paul would have torn his out also, if we hadn't had her.

New York needs a comprehensive, modernized infrastructure to get food to hungry older adults and a system that goes beyond the outdated model of providing just one meal per day, five days a week.

But a recent survey by AARP found that 85% of adults 65 and older said they want to age in place rather than live in assisted living or nursing homes.

User experience designers must prioritize aging populations, creating accessible interfaces and acknowledging that disability will become a normal part of life for many.

The joint study found a significant increase in the number of older adults needing care, from 18.2 million in 2011 to 24.1 million in 2022. This rise coincided with a 50% increase in care hours provided by family and unpaid caregivers, underscoring the growing challenges faced by these caregivers.

Tomiko Itooka, who passed away at age 116, was known for her sprightly spirit, having loved bananas and the drink Calpis, inspiring many with her long life.