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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] Ageing is one of the most pressing challenges in Singapore, said NRF noting that one in four Singaporeans are projected to be aged 65 and above by 2030. CNA
• [New] Population ageing and low birth rates are expected to have a profound impact on the growth potential of the Italian economy. economic-research.bnpparibas.com
• [New] Ageing Population and Chronic Care: The U.S. population over 65 is projected to grow by 15% by 2030, driving demand for telemedicine, remote monitoring, and AI-driven diagnostics. Ainvest
• [New] Factors like population ageing and urbanization could exert a modest influence on the evolution of future world demand. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The trust funds face significant financing challenges, and without major reforms, Social Security's Old-Age and Survivors Insurance program will only be able to pay full scheduled benefits until 2033. Newsweek
• [New] The SSA's 2026 COLA will raise benefits by 2.7%, providing a meaningful boost to retirees and low-income beneficiaries as living costs continue to fluctuate. Fingerlakes1.com
• [New] The demographic shift will impact the healthcare infrastructure and long-term care resources for Missouri's ageing residents. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Rising Medicare Part B premiums, which are set to increase significantly by about 9.7% in 2026, will reduce the net benefit increase for many retirees. Economic Times
• [New] The UBC robot will soon move into UBC's new Gateway health building, where researchers at the UBC Balance and Falls Research Centre, School of Kinesiology, School of Biomedical Engineering, and Centre for Aging SMART will use it to advance fall-prevention technologies and support healthier ageing. News-Medical
• [New] By application, the elderly monitoring & fall detection segment is expected to expand at a significant compound annual growth rate between 2025 and 2034. Precedence Research
• [New] In Japan, social security spending is forecasted to reach 38.3 trillion yen in 2025, with substantial funding directed toward pensions, rising health care costs, and expanded childcare services. Forbes
• [New] Most Canadians will benefit if they delay The Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security (OAS) payments. Cut the Crap Investing
• [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

Last updated: 10 December 2025