Global Scans · Seniors · Weekly Summary

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WHAT'S NEXT?: Between 2000 and 2050, the proportion of the world's population aged over 60 will double from about 11 per cent to 22 per cent.

• [New] Women have a higher lifetime risk than men of developing dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a transitional stage between healthy ageing and dementia that often affects quality of life but still allows people to live independently. Mega Doctor News
• [New] Amidst the accelerating global ageing trend, China's silver economy is demonstrating immense potential. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Seniors are projected to make up 23% of the U.S. population by 2050, up from 18% today. Visual Capitalist
• [New] America will need to spend roughly $3.4 trillion to modernize and repair its ageing wastewater, treatment, and stormwater facilities. Circle of Blue
• [New] The elderly population aged 65 and above will grow from 10% in 2022 to reach 16% by 2050. P&S Intelligence
• [New] Kershaw compared existing program funding for Old Age Security, which is now on track to rise by $28 billion by 2029, with other commitments that affect younger Canadians. financialpost
• [New] Australia Says Goodbye to Retirement at 67: Australia has officially announced a major shift in its retirement policy, confirming that the new pension age will soon replace the long-standing retirement threshold of 67. Bloodyfrench
• [New] As rich countries grapple with rapidly ageing societies, the OECD warned earlier in 2025 that without more migrants, its member states could see their labour force contract by around 8% by 2060, with median income growth slowing to roughly 0.6% annually. Yahoo Finance UK
• [New] In the United Kingdom, the pension age is currently 66, and it will be raised to 67 between 2026 and 2028. Compatibleuse
• [New] 37% of retirees plan to increase travel spending, with RV ownership representing a cost-effective alternative to traditional vacation accommodations. Emergen Research
• [New] The age for free bus passes in England will follow State Pension age increases again in 2026, meaning the waiting time for a free concessionary bus pass will increase by another 12 months. News Flow
• [New] The number of new cancer cases worldwide is expected to rise by nearly 75% by 2050, with lower income countries most affected due to population growth and ageing. Euronews
• [New] NIH's National Institute on Aging awarded new support that is expected to total $45.5 million over five years for the Health and Ageing Brain Among Latino Elders-Amyloid, Tau, and Neurodegeneration study. National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• [New] Beginning mid-November 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation will implement updated driving license regulations for seniors aged 70 and above, aiming to enhance road safety while keeping older drivers active and independent. Chi South Customs
• [New] The world's ageing population is growing rapidly, and Australia is no exception where, within the next 20 years, one in four Australians will be aged 65 or over. Home
• [New] American seniors are bracing for higher healthcare costs in 2026. Grand Pinnacle Tribune
• [New] Ageing and financial concerns: More than four-in-ten U.S. adults under 65 are not confident they will have enough income and assets to last through their retirement years or say that they will not be able to retire at all. Pew Research Center
• [New] Roughly 452,000 seniors with defaulted federal student loans will see their Social Security reduced by up to 15% under the Treasury Offset Program. Network Revolution
• [New] For Australian seniors approaching retirement, the new age threshold will require careful planning to avoid financial stress. Broken Hill Accommodation Emaroo Cottages
• [New] The retirement age hike will affect not only individuals nearing retirement but also employers across Australia who must adapt to an ageing workforce. Broken Hill Accommodation Emaroo Cottages

Last updated: 19 November 2025