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July 15, 2024

Giving Voice National Gathering nurtures seeds of hope and joy https://www.globalsistersreport.org/node/276681

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British King and Queen to visit Pope Francis on the occasion of the Jubilee: will they cross the Holy Door? - ZENIT - English

February 10, 2025

British King and Queen to visit Pope Francis on the occasion of the Jubilee: will they cross the Holy Door? - ZENIT - English https://zenit.org/2025/02/08/british-king-and-queen-to-visit-pope-francis-on-the-occasion-of-the-jubilee-will-they-cross-the-holy-door/?eti=21637

Caregiving for a hundred million people

February 09, 2025

Caregiving for a hundred million people https://stories.sompo-hd.com/en/business-innovation/caregiving-for-100-million/ Impact of a low birthrate and aging society According to the country’s Statistics Bureau, Japan’s population numbered just a little over 123 million in January 2025. But by 2070, the population could decline to as few as 90 million, with 39% of the population being 65 years or older, creating a critical imbalance between demand for elder care and the available supply. At the same time, the nation faces three concerns of health, nursing care, and retirement finances as a result of the shifting demographics, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable solutions. I myself am also juggling caregiving for three parents—my own and my wife’s—while working full-time, so as a working caregiver, I feel this is not someone else’s issue but a challenge that anyone could face. In Japan, there is a nearly 10-year gap between average life expectancy and healthy life exp...