Income Ideas for Seniors, a brand new resource available now for retirees, baby boomers and those soon to retire is achieving significant interest among seniors from the East Coast all the way to Hawaii. ; This book is the result of many seniors needing to age in a productive and active way, wanting to find ways to supplement[Lire…]
Safe and purpose designed environments are essential if older Australians are to lead more independent and active lives, the Minister for Ageing, Julie Bishop, said today. In Canberra today two awards sponsored by the Australian Government – the Health Services Award and the Planning for Safe, Accessible and Adaptable Built Environments for Ageing Communities Award – highlighted the need for[Lire…]
The government is considering to establish five senior citizens centres – one each at Federal and Provincial headquarters to provide them (aged persons) special facilities. Besides, a project management unit would be set-up at Ministry of Social Welfare to deal with issue relating to the well-being of the senior citizens, official sources said here Tuesday. The sources said some concessions[Lire…]
In the face of rapid population ageing and the trend towards early retirement, there is a need to promote better employment opportunities for older people. Much has been said about the need for reform of old-age pensions and early retirement schemes but this may not be sufficient to raise employment rates for older people significantly or to reduce the future[Lire…]
THE few months in the early 1980s that Paul Bennett spent working in Saga Holidays’ public relations department changed the course of his life. It opened his eyes to the immense sales potential of holidays for older people – a vision that was to manifest itself in the launch of Grand UK Holidays for the over-55s. Bennett is still managing[Lire…]
« Tant les Québécois que les Canadiens des autres provinces réalisent aujourd’hui que même en travaillant à leur retraite, ils n’auront pas les moyens de maintenir un niveau de vie acceptable », affirme Monique Tremblay, première vice-présidente Epargne et Fonds distincts chez Desjardins Sécurité financière. Depuis trois ans, Desjardins Sécurité financière réalise un sondage téléphonique annuel afin de prendre le pouls des[Lire…]
Les Baby Boomers d’aujourd’hui ne se contentent plus d’agir « ;jeune ;» ;: plus de choix impulsifs, des méthodes simples pour paraître jeune… ; Vitality Institute : — ‘’Les règles ont changé, maintenant les plus de 50 ans concourent facilement avec des personnes de 20 et 30 ans’’ dit le Dr. Abdala Kalil, fondateur du Vitality Institute — « Pourquoi ne[Lire…]
L’industrie des robots ménagés pourrait se développer grâce au vieillissement de la population. C’est en tout cas ce que pensent certains experts du secteur. Lorsque les Baby boomers vont vieillir, ils auront plus de difficultés à s’occuper de leurs habitations. ; Les spécialistes expliquent que dans une décennie, les Baby boomers pourraient bien acheter des robots pour nettoyer leur cuisine[Lire…]
The launch of a new, privately-developed retirement village in Netley, South Australia, highlighted the evolving nature of Australia’s aged care system, the Federal Minister for Ageing, Julie Bishop, said today. Unveiling a commemorative plaque at the site of the Netley Grove Retirement Village, Ms Bishop said the development demonstrated older Australians’ desire for greater choice in their retirement years. “Australia’s[Lire…]
In 2050, the population of senior citizens in China will reach 400 million, representing more than one quarter of the country population. The 16th conference of the International Federation of Senior Citizen Associations has figured out that China is the country in the world with the fastest ageing process. ; Li Bengong, chairman of China National Committee on[Lire…]
