Selon une étude conjointement menée par la « National Alliance for Caregiving » et l’association américaine AARP, près de 22.4 millions des ménages aux Etats-Unis, soit 1 sur 4 environ donnent des soins à un membre de leur famille ou un ami âgé de 50 ans ou plus, ou ont donné des soins au cours des douze derniers mois. An[Lire…]
Le nombre d’Australiens atteignant l’âge de la retraite est susceptible de doubler en 40 ans, selon une nouvelle étude, incitant le gouvernement à inviter les salariés à rester au travail plus longtemps pour aider le pays à faire face au vieillissement de sa population. Environ un Australien sur quatre au plus de 65 ans d’ici 2044-45, soit le double d’aujourd’hui.[Lire…]
Plus de 1 million de personnes âgées se sentent isolées et 250.000 n’ont aucune famille ni ami décrypte une récente étude en Grande Bretagne. Help the Aged, l’association qui a commandé l’étude, a lancé une nouvelle campagne conçue pour récupérer des fonds afin de combattre le problème de la solitude. L’objectif est d’inciter l’ensemble des générations à s’occuper davantage des[Lire…]
Tips on Reaching the ‘Biggest Generation’ They frequently provide for children, parents and selves. They often divorce, start second families, change careers and move. They regularly neglect to save for their own retirement but will commonly spend on exotic vacations and other luxury items. And they are generally optimistic about their financial futures. Financial advisors looking to reach the lucrative[Lire…]
L’Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec a été informé au cours des derniers mois de pratiques qui priveraient les personnes âgées demeurant dans certaines résidences privées de leur liberté de choisir leur pharmacien. Les enquêtes en cours ont permis de constater que des intervenants autres que des pharmaciens sont souvent impliqués dans ces situations; ces informations ont été portées à l’attention[Lire…]
There are 4 different generations in the marketplace today, each characterized by its own distinct buying behaviors. This is the first time in history 4 generations of consumers have been active in the marketplace, according to Partners & Levit Advertising’s managing partner, Mark Levit. In his address to a gathering of retailers in New York this week, Levit explained, “Sociologists[Lire…]
Research and Markets has announced the addition of Older Consumers: Destroying Marketing Myths to their offering. Trends in Seniors behavior are shattering traditional assumptions of the group. The changing Senior group has resulted in the creation of a generation with higher disposable income but limited leisure time. Today’s Seniors are more experimental and are willing to pay a premium to[Lire…]
As they enter their 50s, the nation’s baby boomers might be expected to be taking life a bit easier and making plans for a relaxing retirement. ; But far from winding down, a number are instead finding new, challenging focuses for their lives that allow them to put their skills and specialties to good use. One way in which many[Lire…]
China Bio Health Group, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: CBHL) announced that the Company’s net profit of US$346,031 in 2004 is an increase in net profits of 25.6% over 2003 net profit of US$275,447. Mr. Xinmin Zhang, Chairman and President, said, « China Bio Health Group’s marketing strategy, in managing our 40,000m flagship complex in Chengdu, has worked very well. Our plan[Lire…]
As the elderly population skyrockets to more than 36 million this year, caring for them is becoming an ever more critical issue. According to a survey(1) released by ADT Security Services, Inc., a unit of Tyco Fire & Security, 43 percent of baby boomers who care for an elderly relative say their top concern is that an accident or illness[Lire…]
