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Empathy in Action: Bridging and Building Support for Elders | Timothy Park | TEDxYouth@VISAnseong
TEDx Talksยท 2025-08-04 15:54
Aging Population & Global Trends - The global elderly population is growing rapidly, with approximately 816 billion people aged 65 or over and an annual increase of about 70 million [4] - South Korea's population aged 65 or over is approximately 192%, expected to surpass 40% by 2060 [4] Socioeconomic Challenges - Approximately 40% of elders in South Korea live below the poverty line [6] - The number of elderly workers is projected to outnumber those in their 20s by 2030 [6] - Existing systems to provide care and treatment have not kept up with the demand of the growing elderly population [6] Proposed Solutions & Initiatives - Seniors for Tomorrow has initiated global scale programs to improve the lives of elderly people, including technology education and global volunteering programs [12] - The Senior Support Network, an international program, will launch as an interactive Facebook page to engage elders in conversations [14] Call to Action - Society needs to take action to mitigate the problem of inadequate elderly care, emphasizing empathy and shared humanity [10][11] - Individuals are encouraged to volunteer, advocate for better policies, and reach out to elderly people [17] - Aging should be seen as a phase in life deserving of care, respect, and dignity [9]