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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] By 2045, the predicted prevalence of diabetes in urban areas is estimated to increase to 13.9%, due to population ageing. NCBI Bookshelf
• [New] The greatest percentage increase from 2021 to 2045 in comparative prevalence is estimated to occur in middle-income countries due to their ageing populations. NCBI Bookshelf
• [New] Government spending on Social Security and Medicare is projected to rise, and state and local governments will need to allocate more resources toward healthcare and pensions for retirees. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The US will see an increase in the oldest-old age groups. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] An ageing population has seen over four million UK drivers aged 55 and above, with statistics indicating generally safer driving records but heightened risks from conditions like vision impairment, cognitive decline, and cardiovascular issues. SVN Edu
• [New] Scottish Government Police and Fire Pensions DEL-AME switch - The balancing payments for the Scottish Government's police and fire public sector pensions will move from DEL to AME from 2025-26. GOV.UK
• [New] While still speculative, by the late 2050s we may see the emergence of integrated health ecosystems that seamlessly connect medical care, wellness, and longevity management. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] The revised pension eligibility rules affecting citizens across Australia introduce new timelines that could alter when older residents can begin receiving federal retirement support. Yachiyo Japanese Bistro
• [New] More than 700,000 seniors across Australia will be affected by the pension age update. Port Macquarie Art Society
• [New] While England's eligibility will be tied to the State Pension Age, other regions have their own rules. safeway shippings
• [New] Everything you think is the future is happening years earlier than expected: one-person AI agencies are replacing companies, longevity tech is moving into shopping malls, pop culture is merging with neural tech, and early prototypes of off-world economies already exist. Medium
• [New] If longevity science includes funding toward addressing all threats to lifespan in its calculations, it is the most funded field in the world today. Big Think
• [New] By 2060, comprehensive cellular rejuvenation will become accessible, effectively reversing many aspects of biological ageing. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Over the next 20-50 years, we will witness the convergence of artificial intelligence, biotechnology, nanotechnology, and quantum computing to redefine human health and longevity. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] As retirement anxiety continues to weigh heavily on Canadians, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board's stewardship of the national pension plan is emerging as a stabilizing force - offering reassurance at a time when many fear their savings will not last. Markets Group
• [New] Nearly 60% of middle-income seniors will not be able to afford the care they need by 2033. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] 74% of Australians supported extending the performance test to retirement products and 84% called for greater transparency so retirees could compare how their fund performs. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] Stat: Medicare Premiums To Jump 10% In 2026 Most Medicare enrollees will face premiums that are 10% higher in 2026, creating budget anxiety for millions of seniors. KFF Health News

Last updated: 03 December 2025