This transition is neither unique nor limited to the region — it is a global megatrend. However, what is different is the ...

Former Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has outlined a broad policy agenda aimed at preparing the capital for a rapidly ...

Rhea Tariq, HelpAge’s Director of Global Impact, reflects on the Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Population Ageing ...

Dr. Juan Carlos Izpisúa Provides the UGR With the Keys to Science Against AgeingMELBOURNE, Australia, June 02, 2026 (GLOBE ...

Singapore has been ranked among the world’s top 10 nations - and first in Asia – for its readiness to address the challenges and leverage the opportunities of an ageing population, according to a ...

The United States is lagging behind dozens of nations in its preparation for dealing with its aging population. The U.S. ranks 24 among 143 countries when it comes to ensuring seniors' well-being, ...

Japan has a higher proportion of over-65s than most countries, but is also researching a slew of technologies to stave off the ageing process and increase people’s healthspan. If asked to name a ...

To address these questions, the National Academies organized a symposium called “The Grand Challenges of Our Aging Society,” held in Washington, DC, on May 28-29, 2009. Presentations in the fields of ...

Speaking to a parliamentary committee, Andrew Bailey, pictured, suggested that changes at both ends of the age spectrum ...

Aging populations can be noted in many populations across the globe. 1 This happens when the median age within a society increases as the fertility rate falls, with older individuals outnumbering ...

Currently, it is estimated that 15% of the population worldwide or some 1 billion individuals live with one or more disabling conditions. More than 46 per cent of older persons – those aged 60 years ...