The world is growing old fast. With it comes the blessings to rejoice the wisdom and contributions of the elderly, as well as opportunities for innovations in care-giving solutions.
In the next 10 years, the number of people over age 60 will surpass one billion.
Ageing in the Twenty-First Century: A Celebration and A Challenge, is a landmark new report published by UNFPA and HelpAge.
It makes the case for governments, NGOs, global institutions, and civil society to fully commit to a concerted global effort to realign 21st century society to fit the realities of 21st century demographics.
The world is getting much older. Within 10 years, there will be 1 billion older people worldwide. This is not just a developed world phenomenon as this infographic shows. Increased longevity is a cause for celebration − older people contribute so much. It also presents a challenge if we are to maximise the potential of our ageing populations.
The following infographic is from HelpAge: