Aging Challenges

The global population of women over 60 will hit over 1.1 billion by 2050. Supporting their health through menopause is critical for our future economy, workforce, and society.

By 2030, 1.42 billion people will be over 60, and 54.5% of them—around 774 million women—will be navigating post-menopause. This demographic shift poses urgent health and economic challenges as fertility rates fall and healthcare systems strain. From horm...

774 million aging women face poverty after a lifetime of unpaid labor that powered the global economy. This isn't a social concern—it's an issue with economic impact of $11 trillion. Discover the policy solutions to this national security crisis.

A silent crisis is brewing: the women who built our society face poverty and neglect in old age. This is a direct policy failure. We demand economic justice, pension reform, and a national care system to honor their unpaid labor. It's time to pay the debt...

Women live longer and make up most of the “oldest old.” As the 60+ population doubles by 2050, menopause becomes a population milestone—not a side note. Here’s why ageing is mostly female, and what that means for families, workplaces, and health systems

As birthrates plunge and lifespans rise, menopause is no longer just a personal milestone—it’s a global turning point. Here’s why communities, not just governments, must act.

This is the first article in the SILVER CHALLENGES and OPPORTUNITIES series. The global aging crisis is unfolding quietly—but its impact will be thunderous. This piece exposes the top five stressors haunting older adults and challenges society to stop tre...

This is the fifth and final article in the SILVER CHALLENGES and OPPORTUNITIES series. It’s time to move beyond awareness. This closing piece delivers urgent, actionable strategies for individuals, communities, and institutions to respect, uplift, and ful...

Aging populations hold vast, irreplaceable tacit knowledge. This article explores how intergenerational programs and structured mentorship can preserve wisdom, reduce isolation, and transform seniors into national assets.

Aging populations are reshaping the global economy, straining labor markets and pension systems. This article explores the challenges and policy solutions—from extending working lives to reforming pensions—that can secure economic stability in an aging wo...

"Retired men face silent struggles with loneliness, depression, and loss of purpose. This article reveals proven solutions from global and local models—calling on policymakers, families, and communities to act now, protect mental health, and create age-fr...

While most Blue Zone research focuses on diet, Nicoya’s centenarians reveal a shocking truth: their longevity secret isn’t what they eat—it’s how they confront mortality.

Discover how Icaria, Greece's 'island of long life,' defies aging with sacred naps, timeless feasts, and wild herbal teas. Science proves their slow-living rituals add 20 healthy years—no gyms or diets needed.

This is the second article in the SILVER CHALLENGES and OPPORTUNITIES series. Older adults are not just elders—they are pillars of our society, carrying the torch of tacit knowledge forged through decades of lived experience. This article makes the case f...

Retirement can leave many older men silently battling loneliness, depression, and even suicide risk. Backed by peer-reviewed research and public-health data, this article exposes the hidden crisis of social isolation among retired men—especially in Asia—a...

Based on government agency data, peer-reviewed studies, and real-life retiree reports, this is part of our series for those asking not where to retire in luxury—but where to retire with dignity, security, and purpose.