Aging Population News

The Census Bureau reports that since 2023, individuals aged 65 and over have been outnumbering children aged 5 and under globally. This demographic shift is acc

China's aging population and low fertility rate have led to a rise in lonely seniors, inspiring a new industry of 'adult children for hire.' Young companion wor

New figures from the Central Statistics Office indicate that Ireland's population reached an estimated 5.526 million by April 2026, with an increase in those ag

Despite a slight increase in health spending by the Centre and states, funds remain inadequate and inefficiently used in India. With the country's population ag

A new study warns that India is aging at a faster rate than it is accumulating wealth.

Villages in Kerala's central Travancore region, including Kumbanad in Pathanamthitta, are facing decay as younger generations settled abroad are unwilling to re

Robots like Monster Wolf and Pochi are being deployed in northern Japan to assist aging cherry blossom farmers by scaring away bears and transporting goods.

ElliQ, an AI-powered tabletop robot from Intuition Robotics, is gaining traction among older adults, with users like 88-year-old Anthony Niemiec finding it an e

Developing nations like Thailand are experiencing a rapid increase in their elderly population, but struggle to keep up with the associated costs due to limited

India is experiencing a growing crisis of urban loneliness due to a rapidly aging population, urbanization, and changing social structures, leading to an emergi

In an increasing number of Sydney suburbs, residents over the age of 65 now outnumber those under 20, with a map available to show specific suburb ratings.

Fujitsu and Nvidia are collaborating with leading Japanese robotics companies to advance 'physical AI' technology, aiming to integrate smart robots into various

Vietnam is implementing baby bonuses to increase birth rates, but experts suggest the primary challenge lies in adapting its economy and welfare systems to an a

Experts warn that potential Trump administration immigration cuts, specifically the removal of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian workers, could