Category Archives: International Perspective
Sir Nicholas Winton Celebrates 105th Birthday with Rescued Children from WWII
Many of the 100 or so guests who were at the Czech embassy in London to celebrate the birthday of Sir Nicholas Winton in May are the offspring of 669 children – mostly Jewish – rescued by Winton from almost … Continue reading
International Perspective: Wealthy Senior Expats in Tangier
“In a shrinking world, Tangier is a place where eccentricity is celebrated, where fiscal nomads and expatriates thrive in the midday sun, where light filters through the palms and makes an atmosphere of dreaming. With its bright colors and … Continue reading
International Perspective: India, Canada, China
India: “Bollywood director Sanjay Tripathy should be applauded for his movie ‘Club 60’ on the situation in a changing India with its aging population and the conditions of elders. While it’s a global phenomenon, Sanjay Tripathy’s ‘Club 60’ focuses on India.” Read … Continue reading
International Perspective: German Seniors Seek Care in Poland
“Better care is why one German woman NPR interviewed says she pulled her mother out of a nursing home down the street and moved her to a Polish one 350 miles away. . . she says no matter what, she … Continue reading
U.N. Report Says World Is Unprepared to Support Aging Population
“The world is aging so fast that most countries are not prepared to support their swelling numbers of elderly people, according to a global study . . . by the United Nations and an elder rights group. The report ranks … Continue reading
International Perspective: China and Malaysia
MALAYSIA – PETALING JAYA: “Policies and programmes are needed in Malaysia to protect and care for the elderly population, says Tan Sri Hasmy Agam, chairman of the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam).’As an increasing number of Malaysians are living … Continue reading
International Perspective: China
From The Guardian: China’s rocketing elderly population prompts a rethink on pensions. China’s one-child policy and growing social security deficit mean it is getting old before it gets rich. Read more here.
