Global Scans · Seniors · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Between 2000 and 2050, the proportion of the world's population aged over 60 will double from about 11 per cent to 22 per cent.

• [New] By 2030, seniors will represent one in four licensed drivers in the U.S. Rebuild Jones Park
• [New] The White House points to a sharp increase from Australia's AUD4 T + - deep superannuation (pension) pool to allocations to US assets by 2035. Edelman Global Advisory
• [New] The Pension Schemes Bill currently going through Parliament heralds significant change across the UK pensions landscape, with a shift towards fewer, bigger and better-performing DC offerings. A&O Shearman
• [New] In 2026, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, people with Medicare prescription drug coverage will benefit from a $2,100 out-of-pocket cap on their annual prescription drug costs, further making prescription drugs more affordable for seniors and people with disabilities. KRSL.com
• [New] The UK government will introduce an optional online reminder system to help seniors track their licence expiry dates. STA-BIL Fuel Stabiliser
• [New] The renewal process can be done online or by post, and the DVLA online portal will be upgraded to streamline applications, ensuring a faster turnaround for seniors across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. STA-BIL Fuel Stabiliser
• [New] By 2028, the average impact on nominal pension fund portfolio returns is modest at 2%, widening to 6% in 2035 and deepening to 33% in 2050. Pensions Age
• [New] The immediate costs of a low-carbon economy transition are significantly outweighed by the costs of continued inaction, research from Ortec Finance has found, estimating that a failed low-carbon transition could wipe up to 33% off pension fund returns worldwide by 2050. Pensions Age
• [New] Trump's administration is considering a plan that would make it harder for older Americans to qualify for disability, which could leave many rural seniors with no choice but to keep working. RuralOrganizing
• [New] The Air Force plans to buy at least 100 B-21s to replace its ageing and retiring fleets of B-2 Spirit stealth bombers and B-1 Lancers sometime in the 2030s. Defense News
• [New] The prevalence of diabetes in America could double by 2050, due in part to the ageing of the U.S. population (Boyle et al. 2010). PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Ageing populations worldwide will likely continue escalating demand for medical care and new technology. Global Radiance Review
• [New] China is entering a super age society and by 2030, China's elderly population will hit 260 million. Morgan Stanley
• [New] An ageing global population presents both challenges and opportunities, calling for innovation, smarter infrastructure and new forms of collaboration between business, government and investors. LGT Wealth Management
• [New] As many as 300,000 elderly Australians will be on the waitlist for assistance at home by 2030. The Guardian
• [New] The ongoing demographic shift is expected to have a lasting impact on Singapore's insurance landscape, requiring ongoing collaboration between insurers, employers, and policymakers to ensure sustainable solutions for an ageing society. Insurance Business
• [New] The expected rise in the number of elderly people worldwide is projected to fuel the expansion of the augmented reality sector in healthcare. openpr
• [New] While stricter air quality policies are cutting pollution-related cancer deaths in the U.S., Japan, and South Korea, China's persistently high rates and global ageing trends mean the worldwide burden is projected to climb. News-Medical
• [New] The ageing global population and rising chronic diseases will continue to fuel demand, making patient health data a core asset leveraged by AI for real-time operations and improved outcomes. FinancialContent
• [New] The elderly are most at risk, with at least two-thirds of people over the age of 75 receiving attempted telephone fraud. Euronews
• If efforts at healthy ageing are successful and if informal caregivers and volunteers can help to meet the needs of elders, the total number of frail who need formal services in a community in 2030 could be quite similar to the number in 2000, even though the number of elders will more than double. PubMed Central (PMC)

Last updated: 29 October 2025