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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] With the 75-and-older population projected to increase 48% by 2034, affluent seniors are reconceiving their final residential chapters - not as downsizing exercises but as multi-decade, multigenerational planning. / USA Architectural Digest
• [New] To Summarize: Georgia seniors and Medicare beneficiaries will see fewer prescription drug plan choices in 2026 and can expect to see higher monthly premiums. q1medicare.com
• [New] High blood pressure is one of the most modifiable risk factors for stroke, heart disease and dementia, and improving its management represents one of the most effective opportunities we must support healthier ageing in Ireland. News-Medical
• [New] As the number of retirees grows, the pool of working-age Americans supporting programs like Social Security and Medicare will shrink. Economic Times
• [New] Skinsight, a CES Innovation Award Honoree, uses AI and data from 450,000 cases to predict ageing and tailor skincare via connected devices. Ground News
• [New] In 2026, longevity will be increasingly seen as proactive, aspirational medicine, with consumers embracing comprehensive, data-driven health monitoring and integrating preventive care into everyday decisions. Resident Magazine
• [New] As data and longevity become central to fitness and wellness, wearable technology and fitness suited for aging populations are growing in popularity, according to the American College of Sports Medicine's latest annual Worldwide Fitness Trends forecast. Athletech News
• [New] Now that the Oprah Effect and GLP-1s have converged, the world will be watching for Version 2.0 - the next generation of GLP-1s in pill form or with even more benefits not just for weight but potentially longevity and brain health, too. Business Insider
• [New] Singapore faces an ageing population; in 2026, over 21% will be 65+, prompting enhanced senior care like community apartments, home support, and the Perennial Living project. ST
• [New] Care demand will grow most in Southern and Eastern Europe, where populations are aging fast and disabilities are widespread among the elderly. Springer Nature Switzerland
• [New] As the U.S. continues to grapple with the fiscal realities of an ageing demographic, the lessons from 2026 will shape the future of retirement security and healthcare affordability for decades to come. Ainvest
• [New] Global health insurance costs are projected to rise again by double-digits in 2026, on the back of a growing number of chronic diseases, an ageing population, and investments in new technologies. Consultancy-me.com
• [New] Physician groups said they welcomed any improvement to Medicare rates, but that doctors' reimbursement in the federal insurance program for seniors and disabled Americans will continue to be inadequate without meaningful reform. Healthcare Dive
• [New] Ageing populations in developed economies, particularly the United States, are expected to drive consistent demand for healthcare services and chronic disease management. Nasdaq
• Social security costs, which make up 30% of total spending, will rise by 700 billion yen to address the growing elderly population and support financially struggling hospitals. The Asahi Shimbun
• Longevity-focused wellness will boom in five areas. Men's Health
• Skin cancer rates among seniors are projected to skyrocket over the next 25 years, with some forms expected to increase by more than 140%. Managed Healthcare Executive
• While annual adjustments are expected, 2026's changes are creating noticeable shifts in monthly budgets, especially for seniors living on fixed incomes. / USA Pollinate Our Planet
• In 2025, interest in longevity is expected to boom further with accelerated clinical trials, wider adoption of personalised anti-ageing protocols, and growing global interest from investors and policymakers. Naturecan IE

Last updated: 21 January 2026