Aging

Live to 100? Don’t get angry, says Dick Van Dyke

The centenarian credits his longevity to his positive outlook – and research says optimists live longer

Obesity and palliative care are not well-defined concepts, which creates issues for providers of treatments and those who pay for them.
THE BROAD VIEW

What obesity and palliative care reveal about the economies of health and healthcare

Should interventions aimed at improving health and alleviating suffering not be valued equally?

The question on whether longevity is a blessing or curse turns on how well we manage ageing as a population and as individuals.
THINKING ALOUD

Focus on healthspan as Singapore turns ‘super aged’

A good family doctor can ideally address the three major pillars of physical, cognitive and emotional health

By 2023, China already had 217 million people aged 65 and over, or about 14% of the population.

A great wealth transfer is happening in China

In some parts of the country, retirees are the richest while Gen X and millennials are struggling

Artificial intelligence today is in the early scaling phase. But signs of wider usage are emerging, especially in the areas of healthcare and housing.

The sweet spots for investors are where AI and ageing trends intersect

There are sectors that serve older populations and are conducive to automation

It should be a pleasure to give money to one’s parents, just as it was a joy to receive it from them when one was a child, says the writer.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Give willingly, not out of duty

THE question posed in The Business Times’ article “Do we owe our parents a monthly allowance?” (Oct 27) does not always have a binary answer.

The explosion in screen time among the older set – including the 60-somethings already familiar with digital technology – is happening because, as they enter retirement, time spent on smart devices is rising.

Meet the real screen addicts: the elderly

The digital habits that defined youth are transforming old age

On average, the 27 EU members’ ageing-related costs will rise by just over 1% of gross domestic product over the next 45 years, a Bruegel report shows.
THE BOTTOM LINE

Europe’s ageing burden far less than in the US or China

The most remarkable takeaway in a new Bruegel report is how relatively contained Europe’s fiscal burden appears in aggregate

With the right strategies, Singapore can transform its ageing population from a demographic challenge into a catalyst for inclusive growth.
THE BOTTOM LINE

Silver linings: Unlocking the potential strengths in an ageing society

SINGAPORE’S population is ageing rapidly. It is the oldest nation in Asean and the fourth-oldest in Asean+3 (the Asean group plus China, Japan and South Korea), with more than 16 per cent of its popul...

Retirement offers the freedom to explore new passions and interests.
THE BROAD VIEW

Moving beyond titles and positions: Becoming ‘Romeos’ and embracing a post-career life

With the right mindset and strategies, the post-retirement phase can be one of the most rewarding chapters of one’s life