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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong minister hints at scrapping of MPF tax break proposal for elderly
Working group has been reviewing proposal aimed at encouraging greater participation of elderly in workforce as part of silver economy push.
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Insurance
Hong Kong’s insurance market may balloon 55% as Greater Bay Area ages
8 Jul 2025 - 8:10PM
Japan
Need a grandma? In Japan, you can rent one and help an old lady out
8 Jul 2025 - 5:52PM
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Wellness
Divorce rates in older adults rise when wives get sick, study finds
But rates do not change significantly when it is the husband who becomes ill or suffers physical limitation, a study of Europeans discovers.
8 Jul 2025 - 7:15AM
Wellness
Why nightmares could increase your risk of dementia in later life
Experts say that frequent nightmares can be a marker of earlier dementia and even a driver of it, with cortisol being the main culprit.
7 Jul 2025 - 12:15PM
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong to launch pilot project to identify at-risk carers in coming weeks
Welfare minister says scheme to be launched in two phases, with first stage using Hospital Authority data to flag if carers have been hospitalised.
5 Jul 2025 - 4:30PM
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Cat-loving Chinese man, 82, plans to leave feline his inheritance, seeks good carer
Desire of childless, single animal-lover that his pet lives happily after he dies leads to online debate over wills, warnings about ‘bad people’.
3 Jul 2025 - 6:00PM
Wellness
Are you developing Parkinson’s disease? Earwax may show if you are at risk
Earwax tests could help with early Parkinson’s detection, Chinese researchers discover, offering hope for improved diagnosis and prevention.
1 Jul 2025 - 7:45PM
Trending in China
Musical Chinese man, 102, strikes up sweet bond with grandma in nursing home
Centenarian with spirit of a ‘playful child’ woos grandmother, 85, who excels at craftwork, ignites delight on social media.
1 Jul 2025 - 2:00PM
Wellness
He’s spent half his life researching how to age well. Here’s his advice
Nominated for a global nursing prize for his research on ageing well, Hong Kong-based gerontologist Jed Montayre shares his expert advice.
28 Jun 2025 - 12:15PM
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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
Hong Kong public hospitals to limit ‘as needed’ medication to 8-week supply
New arrangement will cover 14 types of drugs for relieving symptoms, including laxatives and creams for bruises.
28 Jun 2025 - 6:30PM
Hong Kong economy
50,000 elderly Hong Kong residents to receive HK$15 meal coupons
Government-funded scheme in July and October aims to reach the ‘hidden elderly’ as part of poverty alleviation efforts.
27 Jun 2025 - 4:14PM
Hong Kong society
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End-of-life support for disabled to ease stress
Hong Kong Jockey Club project much needed and most welcome in city where some 90 per cent of people die in hospital.
25 Jun 2025 - 6:30AM
Wellness
Why swimming is so good for brain health, especially as we age
Swimming is not just a great physical exercise but is also associated with better cognition and memory, and improved blood flow to the brain.
23 Jun 2025 - 7:15PM
Wellness
Want to shave decades off your ‘real’ age? How 2 women in their 60s did it
Journalist Sandra Parsons, 63, and entrepreneur Alison Cork, 61, describe how they put the brakes on their biological ages and live better.
22 Jun 2025 - 8:15AM
China society
Opinion
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Giving up seats to elderly should be an easy decision in China
Recent viral videos showing young people and elderly clashing over seats have raised fears of deteriorating public morality in China.
21 Jun 2025 - 10:29AM
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How do they look and feel so young? Yoga is the answer for 2 women aged over 60
On International Day of Yoga, two instructors aged 63 and 73 describe how the practice protects them against typical ageing issues.
21 Jun 2025 - 8:24AM
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Hong Kong society
Hong Kong to launch carer database this year as elderly suicides remain high
Suicides among those aged 60 and over accounted for 41 per cent of city’s overall cases last year.
18 Jun 2025 - 10:49PM
Wellness
How to stay happy in retirement? 67-year-old chooses active, exciting life
‘Retirement doesn’t mean resting,’ says Hong Kong-based Alfred Yu, who leads running and cycling tours, and teaches tai chi and painting.
18 Jun 2025 - 8:17AM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong businesses, social groups create platform to plan for silver economy
Platform aims to devise initiatives to make city more elderly-friendly amid estimates that such residents will account for larger GDP share.
5 Jul 2025 - 2:43PM
Wellness
What’s really causing your cold feet? A doctor explains possible issues
Circulation problems commonly cause cold feet, an expert says. People who are overweight or have high blood pressure are at increased risk.
17 Jun 2025 - 4:15PM
Japan
Japan hospital sued after dementia patient swallows 12cm key
Some have voiced concern that hospitals worried about accountability would stop taking in dementia patients.
16 Jun 2025 - 6:11PM
Hong Kong society
Opinion
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Silver economy far from enough for rapidly ageing Hong Kong
Promoting economic activities catering to the elderly is welcome, but more must be done to address the issues the elderly and their carers face.
15 Jun 2025 - 9:30AM
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Wellness
Want to help prevent dementia? Learn new activities to boost the brain
Don’t rely on sudoku to keep your mind fit. Make new friends, visit different places and learn new things to really challenge your brain.
13 Jun 2025 - 5:15PM
Artificial intelligence
ByteDance helps jewellery firm Lao Feng Xiang push AI glasses to China’s elderly
The jewellery firm’s foray into the wearables market reflects a surge of fresh interest in smart eyewear with AI-powered capabilities.
12 Jun 2025 - 7:09PM
Wellness
Ignoring signs of a mini stroke means trouble later on, doctors say
Doing nothing if you have a mini stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) puts you at risk of a bigger one later on, and of having dementia.
11 Jun 2025 - 5:15PM
Wellness
Women’s longevity, heart health and more in focus at Hong Kong summit
Medical gaslighting, AI-driven tools also among topics to be examined by experts at the inaugural Women’s Health in Focus: A Global Summit.
10 Jun 2025 - 5:15PM
Robotics
China turns to robots for elderly care with national pilot programme
Amid a demographic crisis, the government is encouraging the use of robots to care for senior citizens in institutional and home settings.
9 Jun 2025 - 9:00PM
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