The oldest granny in the world
March 5th, 2015 was an important date for Japan, because the country celebrated Mrs Misao Okawa’s 117th birthday. It is a big event because this figure makes her the oldest person in the world in 2015.
Well-being
“Healthy choices for senior living” – a guide for a better retirement
Kenneth D. Barringer, a retired pastor and clinical psychologist has recently published his book “Healthy choices for senior living”, which encourages seniors to start acting and to make the right choices in order to prepare for their future retiree life.
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In the UK, the suicide rate among elderly people dropped
Wordwide, elderly people are more likely to commit suicide than others. Yet, it is no longer the case in the UK. Over the last few years, the suicide rate among the elderly has indeed fallen sharply.
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China: the suicide rate of seniors has increased in rural areas
China is the most populated country in the world; it also accounts for the biggest population of seniors. Indeed, by 2035, there will be 300 millions of seniors in China. The quick pace of population ageing in China is partly due to the one child policy; it impacts the evolution of the Chinese society, in
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Canada: a campaign in favour of LGBTQ seniors
In Canada, the LGBTQ association “The 519” launched a campaign in favour of LGBTQ (Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transsexual Queer) seniors with the following slogan: “Our need for intimacy and community doesn’t fade as we age, older queer and trans rights matter.”