A record amount in unclaimed inheritances ended up in Japanese government coffers last year. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/08/japan/japan-isolated-elderly/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #elderly #aging #population #depopulation
By fostering the skills people need to make use of AI and building institutions that enable them to apply those skills creatively, Asia's economies can unlock new sources of inclusive, durable growth. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/12/05/world/is-ai-asias-growth-engine/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #asia #jobs #ai #artificialintelligence #aging #asianeconomy
In August, for the first time, over half of participants at the Japan's national memorial service for those who died in World War II were born after it ended, highlighting the urgent need to hand down wartime memories. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/02/japan/society/war-memories-legacy/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #wwii #internalaffairsministry #atomicbombings #aging #mhlw
Great article on #frailty !!!
"...persistent gap between #algorithmic tools and #clinical needs..."
"...models optimised on #outcomes cannot distinguish between those who lack [...] capacities and those who experience adverse outcomes..."
#MedMastodon #Geriatrics #Aging #Ageing #Medicine #Care #Health #OlderPeople #EasyThingsAreBetter
📣 Fitness motivation courtesy of the rockstar members ages 65-94 from my SPARTA Strength Class at the Malden Senior Center. 💪🏾
🎯 This class is designed for all abilities and rooted in community building.
It’s never too late to get active! 👟
#fitness #aging #health #seniors #communitybuilding #healthequity #seniorfitness #healthyaging #longevity #groupfitness #maldenma #northshorema #hiit
Countries must act now to keep slowing population growth from wreaking havoc on their long-term economic prospects, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development said in a semiannual report. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/11/25/aging-populations-bomb-gdp-ebrd/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #aging #economicindicators #economy #gdp
🔥8 Effective Grip and Forearm Exercises for Healthy Aging!
👊🏽 Strong hands are conducive to brain health, longevity, and fighting #sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss)!
🙌🏽 Grip strength transfers to activities of daily living such as holding grocery bags, using tools, and/or arm wrestling. 💪🏾
✅ There are many variations to accommodate all levels of #fitness.
#Brainhealth #aging #Longevity #StrengthTraining #muscle #health #grip #boston #gym #personaltrainer #exercise
🌈 Inclusive Fitness. Health Equity
✨All abilities are welcome at my SPARTA Strength Class, designed for ages 65-95, at the Malden Senior Center.
Stronger Together💪🏾
#seniors #disability #fitness #Accessibility #health #aging #muscle #fun
it's not just you, ~everyone fucking hates bright LED headlights
@davidgerard
1. Mandate more old fashioned amber color from headlights.
2. Mandate minimum light source area.
3. Mandate a height range (above road), and also distance range to edge of vehicle silhouette.
Japan’s treasured traditional arts face a widening gap between aging masters and too few successors, forcing the country to rethink how it preserves, modernizes and sustains its cultural heritage for the future. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/11/19/japan/japans-aging-cultural-heritage-guardians/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #artists #aging #nationaltreasures #lacquerware #noh #kabuki #teaceremony
Fun Fit Fact! ⏰
As we age, we lose power (strength plus speed) at twice the rate of strength alone.
▶️ Watch my amazing rockSTARs (ages 65 to 94) at the Milano Senior Center in Melrose MA demonstrate a few power moves.
Why Power Training Matters:
▪️ Improved Reaction Time — helps prevent falls
🧠 #Brain Boost — may support cognitive #health
👊🏽 Fights #Sarcopenia — combats age related muscle loss
😅 And yes… it is #fun too!
#boston #community #aging #fitness #workout #muscle #mentalhealth #life
The conceptualisation and measurement of social #frailty in older people: an umbrella review
#Geriatrics #Social #SocialSciences #Aging #Ageing #Care #IntegratedCare
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2260134125000696?via%3Dihub
Perceived needs and priorities of older persons in #humanitarian crises: A scoping review
Older persons often remain invisible during humanitarian crises. Where are they? What do they need? Are their priorities adequately considered?
#Care #Emergency #Health #medmastodon #Medicine #Aging #Ageing #Geriatrics
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https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40520-025-03226-x
I recommend (re-)reading the article MTinetti & Terri Fried wrote more than 20 years ago (2004): The End of the Disease Era ( https://www.amjmed.com/article/S0002-9343(03)00666-1/abstract )
Re-orient #care to allow better tailored interventions for the (globally) #aging population
#Geriatrics
Sander Meijer
boosted
#Today 14
Good day!
QUESTION:
How far do you have to travel in Missoula to hike?
ANSWER:
Not far.
How warm was it yesterday? So warm that I’d have sworn it was early September.
Now, we’ve begun our journey back to normal, including forecasted rain.
Be everwell.
#WritingLife #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #Aging #HealthyLiving #HealthyLifestyle #GetOutside #Hiking #Trails #FootpathFriday #HikingAdventures #Nature #NaturePhotography #NatureLover #Photography #LandscapePhotography
#Today 14
Good day!
QUESTION:
How far do you have to travel in Missoula to hike?
ANSWER:
Not far.
How warm was it yesterday? So warm that I’d have sworn it was early September.
Now, we’ve begun our journey back to normal, including forecasted rain.
Be everwell.
#WritingLife #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #Aging #HealthyLiving #HealthyLifestyle #GetOutside #Hiking #Trails #FootpathFriday #HikingAdventures #Nature #NaturePhotography #NatureLover #Photography #LandscapePhotography
A wave of voluntary and early retirement programs in Japan is on track to hit a four-year high, as even profitable companies aim to unlock value and boost competitiveness. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/11/14/companies/job-cuts-surge-aging-rebalance/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #aging #retirement #tse #mitsubishielectric #panasonic #japandisplay
📣 Age Is Just a Number!
Today I had the privilege of leading my third SPARTA Strength Class in partnership with Mystic Valley Elder Services at the Heritage House in Malden, MA! 💪🏾
😅We welcomed new faces and reunited with familiar friends. The HIIT workout blended strength, power, and partner exercises.
✅Our mission: to make movement accessible, #fun, and empowering for every ability. 👟
#SeniorFitness #ElderCare #Nonprofits #Health #Inclusion #Boston #Northshorema #aging #fitness #Community
#ThrowbackThursday 🚀Power Training
🎯 Power = speed × strength
▶️Video of me at 43 and the 100lb single-arm dumbbell snatch 💥
⏰With 20+ years of coaching, I’ve built progressions and variations for all ages and abilities.
💪🏾Because power isn’t just for athletes—it’s for everyone who wants to move well, live strong, and it’s a cornerstone of healthy aging.
#tbt #health #fitness #coach #fitfam #boston #aging #workout #muscle
Towards a global scale for functional ability: what gets measured and gets done—but are we measuring the right thing?
"...A standardised scale based on the #WHO ’s five domains should be developed and integrated into global #ageing surveys..."
#Aging #Care #Health #Geriatrics #HealthyAgeing
https://academic.oup.com/ageing/article/54/11/afaf323/8315880