July 2026
17Jul

Mapped: The Share of Seniors in Every U.S. State

By Dorothy Neufeld America’s population is aging, but the trend looks very different from one state to the next. Using the latest U.S. Census Bureau data via USAFacts, this map shows the share of residents aged 65 and older in every state. These differences have growing implications for healthcare, housing, public services, and the workforce. The Northeast is home to many of the states with the highest shares of seniors. Maine (23.5%), Vermont (22.9%), Delaware (21.7%), and New Hampshire (21.5%) all rank near...

July 17, 2026
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17Jul

Malnutrition in Older Adults: The Hidden Threat to Healthy Longevity

By Janet Helm  When you think about malnutrition, you may picture famine or starving children in developing countries. But in the United States and across the globe, malnutrition among older adults is a quiet epidemic hiding in plain sight. A comprehensive meta-analysis of 98 studies found that about one in five older adults worldwide is malnourished, and in the Americas specifically, that number climbs to more than 20%. The more rigorous Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition criteria, which are now endorsed...

July 17, 2026
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15Jul

Ticking time bomb? Europe’s aging population brings challenges

The population of the 27-nation European Union will peak in 2029 before falling in the coming decades, according to a report published Tuesday that spotlights the major challenges the bloc faces from an aging population. Today, there are 450.6 million people, but researchers say this will peak at 453.3 million in 2029 before a slow, long-term decline. The population will fall to 398.8 million people by 2100, an overall drop of 11.7 percent and a level last experienced in the 1970s. Europeans...

July 15, 2026
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09Jul

UK. Can CDC solve the retirement income challenge?

Retirement in the UK is starting to feel out of reach for many workers. Not because people do not understand the importance of pensions, nor because they are unwilling to save, but because once the bills are paid, there is little left. The Pensions Commission’s figures tell the story. Around 15 million people are estimated to be under saving for retirement, while projections suggest millions could face pensioner poverty by 2040 if current trends continue. Only around 4 per cent...

July 9, 2026
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09Jul

Asia’s super-aging societies are sparking a boom in high-end longevity clinics—even if ‘public enthusiasm’ is outpacing the science

A nondescript wooden door in Singapore’s central business district leads to an amiable concierge and a cup of warm tea. Customers at the Rekoop clinic swap their office clothes for scrubs and a pair of bedroom slippers, then are whisked through a series of wellness treatments: red light therapy, lymphatic massages, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and others. Clinics like this are part of a new wave of longevity offerings taking Asia’s luxury hospitality sector by storm. By 2030, one in four Asians...

July 9, 2026
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07Jul

A Brief Age of Billions

Most leading projections show that the world’s population will peak in the second half of the twenty-first century. But what happens after that? Long-term projections by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin find that today’s large global population may be a blip in human history, and that fertility trends could have compounding consequences for population size and age structure far into the future.1 If fertility stays low, four-fifths of all human births may already have occurred. Dean Spears, Sangita...

July 7, 2026
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06Jul

Aging Alone? What Living Single Means for Retirement Taxes

Traditional retirement planning has long assumed a household of at least two people and often the involvement of adult children in managing financial decisions later in life. But more and more, that assumption no longer applies to a growing share of retirees. Surveys and data show that many people living in the U.S. are charting a different course, with roughly 1 in 5 over the age of 50 living alone. (That number rises to 27% for those age 60 and...

July 6, 2026
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03Jul

How Americans Are Thinking About Aging: For older adults, income largely shapes the aging experience

By Luona Lin & Juliana Menasce Horowitz The U.S. population is aging rapidly. From 2004 to 2024, the share of Americans ages 65 and older increased from 12.4% to 18.0%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This is due in part to the country’s declining birth rate and increased life expectancy, but also because Baby Boomers – whose generation is defined by the increase of births in the U.S. following World War II – are now well into their 60s and 70s. This research is part of...

July 3, 2026
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03Jul

The Longevity Economy Outlook 2026: How adults age 50 and older are reshaping work, spending and the future of the U.S. economy

By AARP The AARP Longevity Economy Outlook 2026, developed by Economist Enterprise, explores the wide-ranging impacts of the 50-plus population in the U.S., measuring the size and scope of their economic activities and societal contributions. As people live longer and healthier lives, they are contributing to communities and fueling economic growth well past the traditional retirement age. The contributions of people 50-plus generate trillions of dollars of U.S. GDP, account for a major share of consumer spending, support tens of millions...

July 3, 2026
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03Jul

Artificial Intelligence in Elderly Care: Navigating Ethical and Responsible AI Adoption for Seniors

By David Mhlanga This paper delves into the critical intersection of ageing and the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI). This exploration is anchored in the recognition of the unique potential that AI holds for enhancing the lives of seniors, while also acknowledging the complex ethical and practical challenges that accompany its adoption in elder care. The paper comprehensively examines how AI can revolutionize healthcare, assistive technologies, and social engagement for the elderly, offering solutions that promise increased independence,...

July 3, 2026
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