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An elderly man walks along a street in Kowloon Bay on May 11. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Elderly tragedies drive home need to review age threshold for support

The review for a wider and tighter safety net in Hong Kong must be pushed ahead quickly before another hidden case makes headlines.

Hong Kong taxis

Video | Stricter health checks for elderly taxi drivers

Hong Kong society

Dementia patients, carers of severely disabled may be flagged for priority outreach

Hong Kong society

After another tragedy, Hong Kong to review age threshold covering elderly needy

Welfare chief says age threshold for elderly may be lowered to widen mission of care teams carrying out visits after 70-year-old man found hanging.

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An elderly couple in Shek Kip Mei. Welfare chief Chris Sun says the government will conduct a review so more elderly residents in need are covered by care team visits. Photo: Sam Tsang
China's population

Opinion | As populations fall, nations that can tap human potential will succeed

Countries that use today’s demographic window to accumulate human and technological capital will gain a long-term advantage.

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Hong Kong society

Poverty line is limited marker, minister says, as aid focus expands to carers

Welfare chief pledges to look at carers’ needs after Hong Kong’s Commission on Poverty reveals new 21-indicator strategy to identify vulnerable groups.

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Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong’s five-year plan must boost governance to ensure results

The challenge is not simply identifying problems. It is mustering the political will and building the capacity to overcome them.

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Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu arrives to meet the press at the government headquarters in Admiralty on February 10. Photo: Elson Li
Wellness

How ultra-processed foods increase dementia risk, and ‘healthy’ items to avoid

From instant noodles to soft drinks, UPFs set people up for chronic diseases that raise the risk of developing dementia, experts say.

Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong’s domestic helpers need safe places to work and play

As climate change intensifies and urban space dwindles, migrant workers’ needs must be prioritised.

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Hong Kong transport

Editorial | U-turn on HK$2 fare scheme cap a welcome change of direction

Officials must continue to monitor spending closely to ensure the transport subsidy scheme remains affordable and sustainable.

An elderly passenger taps his wallet to pay the fare when boarding a bus in Mong Kok on June 5. Photo: Dickson Lee
Singapore

Singapore looks beyond baby bonuses as fertility hits record low

With fertility rates unlikely to rebound sharply, Singapore’s prime minister says it will need to rely more on AI and immigration.

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A five-month old infant floats in a whirlpool at a “baby spa” in Singapore. The city state’s resident total fertility rate fell to a record low of 0.87 last year. Photo: EPA
Hong Kong transport

HK$69 million saved in first month after HK$2 fare scheme revamp

Welfare chief Chris Sun says fewer people are taking long-distance rides for short journeys.

Wellness

How this 68-year-old Hong Kong man overcame ‘end-stage’ knee arthritis

Reynaldo Espineli took up Iyengar yoga after crippling knee pain and a stage-four osteoarthritis diagnosis. Now he’s got his mobility back.

Wellness

Like a car, your brain’s mileage matters. Unlike a car, you can wind it back

New ageing clock MileAge estimates biological age from blood. While a higher MileAge predicts a greater risk of dementia, you can reverse it.

a steering wheel with an ai brain for autonomous driving. Photo: Shutterstock Images
China's ageing population

Opinion | East Asia’s population challenge isn’t just about raising birth rates

Sustainable policies must strengthen people’s well-being and expand opportunities, creating a society where everyone can thrive.

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A woman and child rest on some steps in Tsim Sha Tsui on January 13. Photo: Jelly Tse
Donald Trump

Trump’s next medical exam renews health scrutiny as 80th birthday nears

White House insists president remains the ‘sharpest’ in US history amid persistent well-being queries.

Vietnam

Asian Angle | Asia’s silver dividend can offset ageing’s economic toll

Research shows demographic decline hits productivity, not workforce size. Keeping older workers active through technology is the solution.

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | Law on advance medical directives will help ensure dignity at end of life

Efforts must be made to promote awareness of the new law and its implementation should be carefully monitored.

The law, which allows terminally ill patients to refuse life-sustaining treatment, will be implemented from July 31. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Editorial | Hong Kong shares its public health bona fides with global investors

For a city with a strong reputation for reinvention, focusing on medical technology is a logical step for economic growth and patient care.

Wellness

Being optimistic can lower dementia risk by 15%, Harvard study finds

Experts explain why optimism is beneficial for brain health and how to cultivate a more positive mindset.

Hong Kong society

Private sector will be invited to run new elderly care centres for middle class

‘Publicly built, privately run’ model will provide more diverse, higher-quality services and allow operators to meet wider range of needs, official says.

Elderly residents at an exercise area in Shek Kip Mei. Under the scheme, operators must allocate a portion of their services to the Social Welfare Department. Photo: Sam Tsang
China's population

China’s marriage numbers plunge to Covid-era low as population woes deepen

Fewer than 1.7 million couples tied the knot in the first quarter, the lowest total for the same period since lockdown-dominated 2020.

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A newlywed couple takes a selfie with their marriage certificates at a marriage registration office in China’s northern Henan province. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong society

Exclusive | Hong Kong may broaden at-risk elderly support after recent deaths, minister says

Welfare chief Chris Sun says support could be extended after recent deaths expose gaps in identifying vulnerable households.

Hong Kong society

Exclusive | Hong Kong to seek more elderly care places in Guangdong, Chris Sun says

Welfare chief tells SCMP number of older residents moving into mainland care homes under government scheme has risen ninefold in recent years.

Wealth: Healthcare

Unlocking your genetic code: the potential health benefits of DNA sequencing

Genome sequencing analysis helps identify potential risks and facilitate ‘precision living’ to minimise those risks.

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A lab technician prepares DNA samples for analysis at US company Complete Genomics. Photo: AP
Wealth: Healthcare

Future-proofing: how longevity medicine is reshaping health prospects

With people living longer and fewer children being born to support older generations, can preventive longevity medicine help provide a more secure and healthy future?

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As more of us expect to live for many years after we stop working, there is a growing need to consider how we will live those extra years in sound physical, mental and financial health. Photo: Getty Images
Wealth: Healthcare

The ultra-rich are seeking longevity through innovative AI wearables

The most innovative healthcare monitors are no longer in hospitals, but increasingly found on our own bodies, opening up the opportunity for biohacking.

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Japan

Japan’s hikikomori recluses are growing old. So are their carers

What happens to more than 1 million social recluses in the world’s fastest-ageing society when the last person who cared for them is gone?

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