Boomers are turning 80 and they're about to reshape real estate. We're in this multi-year growth opportunity because we're serving this large and growing aging population. The demand supply is tipped very strongly in the favor of owners of this asset class. Supply is the lowest it's been in decades. It is a secular mega trend that's going to continue as the baby boomers start to turn 80 in 2026.And there's limited supply. ...

人口老龄化是今后较长一段时期我国的基本国情。在长寿时代，多元化、专业化、智慧化的养老路 径如何实现？保险业需要发挥哪些作用？在近日召开的"城心守岁月——共绘中国式养老新图景"主题沙 龙上，多位专家共议这一课题。 养老服务从兜底补缺迈向均等普惠 当前，我国养老方式正从家庭养老向社会化养老转变，基本养老服务也从兜底补缺迈向均等普惠。 保险业为长寿社会贡献保障"密码" 在医养康养融合化服务上，推动养老机构与医疗机构合作，设置医务室或绿色转诊通道，实现诊疗 与养老无缝衔接；引入康复师、营养师制定个性化训练与膳食方案，提升老年人健康韧性。 在人才培育上，建立系统化培训体系，提升护理员老年病护理、失能照护等专业技能；拓展人才来 源，吸纳退休医护人员等组建"银发人才库"，保障老年人生活照料与健康维护的服务质量。 家庭养老"高需求"和"弱能力"矛盾凸显 当前，我国正面临着人口老龄化的加速演进和家庭结构深刻变迁的双重挑战，家庭养老"高需 求"和"弱能力"的矛盾日益凸显。 具体来看，当前家庭养老呈现三大特征。大家保险集团党委委员、副总经理李欣表示，第一，老人 在日常生活中希望有自己的空间和节奏，同时又希望家庭的关心和陪伴，"同城 ...

Policy & Regulation - China's highest court ruling makes waiving social insurance contributions impossible for workers and employers [1] - Employers must now pay financial compensation if an employee terminates a contract due to unpaid social insurance [2][3] - Economists suggest the government may revise the policy later on if the impact is huge, potentially by delaying implementation or creating easing measures [10] Social Impact & Concerns - Many individuals voluntarily waive social insurance for higher pay, raising concerns about the impact on companies, especially SMEs [4] - Concerns exist that the money paid now will benefit the elderly, with uncertainty about future support for contributors due to low birth rates [5] - Social insurance inequality is a concern, with state-owned employees receiving approximately twice the payouts compared to private firm employees, and rural residents receiving less than 10% of what urban residents in private firms get [6][7] Economic Implications - Aging population strains the pension system, with 20 million people retiring annually over the next decade and fewer people entering the workforce [7][8] - The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences forecast in 2019 that the state pension system could run out of money by 2035 [9] - Survey indicates less than 30% of companies were fully compliant with paying social insurance [3]

RT Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal)🇨🇳 CHINA’S KINDERGARTEN CRASH REVEALS BIRTH RATE COLLAPSEPreschools across China are shutting down.Enrollment has plunged 25% in just four years.That’s 12 million fewer children in kindergartens since 2020.Nearly 42,000 facilities have closed.The cause: a historic crash in births, following decades of one-child policy and accelerating population decline since 2021.Some owners are converting classrooms into nursing homes.One school in Jinhua shrank from 270 kids to 42 beds for e ...

At a time of dwindling US student enrollment, tight school finances and a rapidly aging population, the unusual mashup of schools and senior living is gaining wider appeal. Bloomberg's @ekrembert https://t.co/Uo9mYMhxsT https://t.co/ax3DaJKmiq ...

Demographic Trends - The global population is aging rapidly, with life expectancies increasing and birth rates declining, leading to a demographic imbalance in both developed and emerging economies [1] - By 2030, one in six individuals globally will be over 60, and by 2050, this figure is expected to reach 2.1 billion, with 80% residing in low- and middle-income countries [2] Healthcare Market Dynamics - The global geriatric care market was valued at approximately $1.2 trillion in 2025, up from around $1 trillion in 2022, driven by the rising prevalence of chronic conditions among older adults [3] - There is a growing demand for pharmaceuticals, medical devices, home-based care, and digital health solutions tailored for aging populations [3] Company Strategies - Healthcare companies like Boston Scientific, AbbVie, Amgen, and Dexcom are enhancing operational efficiency to expand their presence in the Seniors & Aging Demographics domain [4] - Pharmaceutical companies are focusing on developing treatments for chronic conditions prevalent in older adults, particularly in immunology, oncology, and neurodegenerative diseases [5] Investment Opportunities - The Healthcare Real Estate Investment Trust (Healthcare REIT) sector is gaining attention, with companies like Community Healthcare Trust and CareTrust REIT focusing on specialized healthcare real estate for the aging population [6] - Digital health solutions, AI-driven diagnostics, and home-based monitoring systems are creating new revenue opportunities for healthcare firms [5] Company Highlights - Boston Scientific has developed devices like the WATCHMAN and SYNERGY systems, catering to the needs of elderly patients [8] - AbbVie is expanding its focus on the aging demographic through strategic acquisitions and partnerships, including the acquisition of Aliada Therapeutics for Alzheimer's treatment [10][11] - Amgen is advancing its R&D pipeline with a focus on elderly-targeted medicines, including osteoporosis treatments and obesity drugs [13][14][15] - Dexcom is enhancing its continuous glucose monitoring systems for seniors, including the launch of the Stelo system, which is designed for ease of use [16][17]