The true costs of ageing | The Economist

The rich world is ageing fast. How can societies afford the looming costs of caring for their growing elderly populations? film supported by @Mission Winnow 00:00 The wealthy world is ageing 01:17 Japan’s elderly population 02:11 The problems of an ageing world 04:01 Reinventing old age 05:48 Unlocking the potential of older years 07:09 Reforming social care 08:20 A community-based approach 11:08 A fundamental shift is needed Read our special report on ageing and the economics of longevity here: Sign up to The Economist’s daily newsletter to keep up to date with our latest stories: Getting to grips with longevity: A small Japanese city shrinks with dignity: Retirement is out, new portfolio careers are in: Ageing rock stars go on and on: Pensioners are an underrated and underserved market: Financing longevity: The joys of living to 100: No country has found a sustainable way to finance dementia care What to call the time of life between work and old age? The pandemic shows the urgency of reforming care for the elderly: How Japan can cope with the 100-year-life society