Aging Society: Demographic Change Forces Freising to Act
Freising is implementing measures to address the increasing population of elderly residents, particularly those over 80, by introducing a pilot transitional care program.
Majority of households without children
The number of births in Argentina continues to decline, with recent data showing a significant drop in live births and an increase in the elderly population.
Caring for elderly parents and maintaining employment: how paid leave is gaining ground in the United States
In the U.S., more companies are offering paid leave for employees caring for elderly relatives, reflecting an increasing demand for family support due to an aging population.
The number of private care facilities for seniors is increasing, but not for apartments
Poland faces a growing challenge in its long-term care system for the elderly as the population ages, with an urgent need for more care facility spaces.
Why is the Life-Sustaining Medical Incentive an ‘Unjust Inducement’?
The article discusses a controversial incentive program for elderly individuals in Japan that offers financial rewards for choosing to end their lives, questioning the ethics of population control measures by the state.
Carnival needs to adapt to the aging population
The article discusses the importance of adapting the Carnival festivities in Brazil to accommodate the aging population, ensuring care and inclusion for elderly participants during the celebrations.
Why do the elderly receive greater exemptions from Income Tax?
The article discusses the increased income tax exemption for the elderly in Brazil, which allows those over 65 to have a higher threshold for tax-free income than the general population.
After two robbery-related murders of elderly people this month in Santarém, police alert for care and prevention
In February 2026, two elderly individuals were murdered during robbery incidents in Santarém, Brazil, prompting police to issue warnings about the vulnerability of the elderly population.
3 People and 50 Cats: Residents of a Japanese Island on the Verge of Extinction
The island of Oshima in Japan is experiencing severe demographic decline, with only three elderly residents remaining amidst a large population of cats.
The population is aging, but the nursing unit is being closed: the argument is that such services are needed less and less
A nursing and palliative care unit in Vievyje, Lithuania, is being closed due to a decrease in patient numbers and funding, leading to job losses for its staff and relocation of patients.
The Rapid Increase of Elderly Population Requiring End-of-Life Care and the Lack of Nursing Facilities and Crematoria
South Korea faces a significant shortage of nursing facilities and crematoria for its rapidly growing elderly population requiring end-of-life care.
Elderly poverty rate reaches all-time low of 35.9%... falls for the first time in three years
South Korea's elderly poverty rate has declined to a record low of 35.9%, attributed to an increase in pension enrollment among the older population.
Asks whether the next step will be to generally place the elderly in nursing homes
A discussion has emerged in Iceland regarding the potential next steps for elderly care, centering on whether the elderly should generally be placed in nursing homes.
In Croatia, more and more people are being diagnosed with cancer on time
Recent cancer registry data reveals a significant increase in timely cancer diagnoses in Croatia, with a notable number of new cases being among the elderly, highlighting public health concerns.
Aging: the challenges of Brazil in public health on the eve of the population having more elderly than children
The article discusses the significant challenges Brazil faces in public health as it approaches a demographic shift where the elderly population will soon outnumber children, highlighting issues like delays and a lack of specialized care.
South Korea is sinking into super-aging. There are new data
As of 2024, South Korea's society is classified as 'super-aging,' with over 20% of its population aged 65 and older, and new data shows an accelerated increase in this demographic.