Commentary: Super-aged Singapore must talk about assisted living – and assisted dying
Recently, the government announced that the Shared Stay-In Senior Caregiving Service will soon be introduced as a mainstream…
Young Aussies warned of ‘costly mistake’ as older generation drives incredible $9.4 billion health trend
An ageing population is helping push the cost of healthcare ever higher. (Source: David Koch/Facebook) First-class facilities, caring…
Aussies warned over ‘costly mistake’ as older generation drives incredible $9.4 billion healthcare trend
An ageing population is helping push the cost of healthcare ever higher. (Source: David Koch/Facebook) First-class facilities, caring…
Innovation plus livelihoods – the twin tracks of China’s 5-year plan
China’s new five-year plan targets both industrial innovation and “people-oriented” livelihoods for all, according to officials with the…
China’s healthcare system races to catch up with rapid ageing
TOP POLICY PRIORITY As demographic pressures mount, China is increasingly looking outward for expertise and investment to upgrade…
Commentary: There’s a quiet health evolution happening in Singapore
THE BIGGER PICTURE Benches, apps and post-natal screenings may seem like unrelated stories. But together, they show what…
Hong Kong hospital A&E department visits fall 12% after new fees take effect
Visits to accident and emergency (A&E) departments at Hong Kong’s public hospitals have dropped by nearly 12 per…
Australia’s aged care continues to operate on a one-size-fits-all model
Across the nation, our culturally and linguistically diverse older population is growing faster than the systems designed to…
Australia’s aged care continues to operate on a one-size-fits-all model
Across the nation, our culturally and linguistically diverse older population is growing faster than the systems designed to…
2 stocks Anna Milne says are best placed for healthcare’s next chapter – Stephanie Gardner
While healthcare headlines often focus on breakthroughs or budget battles, the real drivers of the next decade are…
Government revisits plan to raise civil service retirement age to 65
Thailand officially entered a complete ageing society in 2021, when people aged 60 and above made up 20%…
World Bank calls on Malaysia to ‘significantly expand’ social pensions amid ageing population
They define social pensions as transfers to the elderly that are financed by general government revenues – meaning…