More than 25% of the Japanese population is age 65 or over as a result of low birth rate and long life expectancy. The low birth rate means smaller families and fewer children to care for their parents. Hence, around 20% of older persons in Japan, live alone. This raises even more issues in
We have long known the psychological consequences of long-term loneliness. Being isolated from others often leads to depression, anger, increased stress levels and poor decision making. Intimacy is an innate human need. We need to be touched, to be able to confide in someone and to give and receive help. We need to feel
There are currently 1.8 billion people in the world aged 10-24. That’s roughly 23% of the total world population. At no time in history has there been more young people on the planet. There has also never been as many older persons on the planet. Around 14% of the world’s population is age 60
In 2006, 17 older persons got together for a scooter tour around the island of Taiwan. It was a trip most of them had wanted to do for years. Over 13 days, the riders triumphed over winding mountain passes, wind and rain and surprised even themselves with how far they were able to push
