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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] Some retirees enrolled in Medicare Part D plans will see their GLP-1 weight-loss drug prices capped at $50 per month. Yahoo News
• [New] The good news for retirees in 2026 is that their prescription drug costs could be lower. Yahoo News
• [New] Going by the data from the United States Census Bureau, by early 2026, Americans aged 65 and older will account for about 18% of the total population, up sharply from 12.4% in 2004, underscoring the rapid advance of population ageing. Yahoo Finance
• [New] By 2026, insurers will shift from treating longevity as a retirement funding problem to enabling ageing gracefully, supporting financial security, health resilience, and independence across longer lives. Insurance Blog | Accenture
• [New] The number of workers that will support retirees in the future is expected to decline, just because the U.S. population is becoming older. NPR
• [New] Home health and personal care aide jobs are projected to grow by about 20-25% this decade, much faster than average, largely due to the increasing number of seniors needing assistance. / USA The Seniors Center
• [New] The majority of new labour demand in 2026 will stem from 20% of U.S. workers approaching retirement and from an ageing workforce, rather than new construction activity. RKL
• [New] Many pension funds worldwide are increasingly recognizing climate change as a material investment risk. Markets Group
• [New] The combined Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and Disability Insurance trust funds are projected to run out by 2034 - just eight years from now. AOL
• [New] Seniors should always buy travel protection that will cover them for medical emergencies when outside of the U.S. Far Far Away Travels
• [New] Longevity is going to be the hottest new (well, old) skincare trend in 2026. Dr Tanya Skincare
• [New] At a policy level, the success of the New Traffic Rules for Drivers Over 70 in the USA will be judged not only by accident statistics, but by whether seniors continue to feel seen as drivers first, not as risks. News
• [New] Rates of vision loss and eye disease are expected to double by 2050 due to population ageing and increases in chronic diseases, such as diabetes, that can lead to vision loss. Prevent Blindness
• [New] With ongoing uncertainty about the future of Germany's pension system and anticipated higher costs associated with demographic change, it remains difficult to foresee a significant pickup in private consumption in the near term. ING Think
• [New] Baby boomers will comprise more than 30% of all voters in the 2026 midterm elections due to even greater old age group turnout advantages in midterm elections. Brookings
• [New] Ageing platforms and the recent global supply chain disruptions have accelerated the adoption of digital sustainment strategies in aerospace and defence. Aerospace & Defense News
• To Summarize: Utah seniors and Medicare beneficiaries will see fewer prescription drug plan choices in 2026 and can expect to see higher monthly premiums. q1medicare.com
• Women are retiring with far smaller pensions than men because of pay inequalities and the fact they are shouldering the burden of care and the mental load, a study by the University of Edinburgh has warned. The Money Pages
• The upcoming Australian Seniors Policy Changes will impact driving privileges, pension payments, and Centrelink benefits. Grind Cafe
• The number of older adults needing daily assistance is projected to nearly triple by 2050, placing pressure on social protection, health services, and pension systems. fundsforNGOs News - Grants and Resources for Sustainabi
• The Bank of England's Prudential Regulation Authority has set out its supervisory agenda for 2026, with a focus on pension risk transfers, a spring crisis exercise and consultation on a new captive regime. Insurance Business
• A number of significant reforms impacting all types of pension arrangements in the United Kingdom are expected between now and 2030, many of which are currently passing through Parliament. The Compensation Connection

Last updated: 11 February 2026