Global Scans · Seniors · Weekly Summary

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] 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
• [New] The most significant investment most people will make in their lifetime is their pension, with UK households holding £2.3 trillion in workplace defined benefit and contribution schemes. The Investment Association
• [New] The coming generation of Canadian seniors will be healthier, wealthier, more independent, better educated, and more active than preceding generations. Transport Canada
• [New] By 2050, the global population aged 60 and above will double to 2.1 billion, with the longevity economy projected to reach $8 trillion by 2030. Aranca

Last updated: 12 November 2025