Turning longevity into economic opportunity.
Population ageing is intersecting with major shifts in labour markets, financing structures, and social protection systems. Health status, working conditions, caregiving responsibilities, and access to income security increasingly influence whether people are able to remain in the workforce as they age. These intersecting factors contribute to rising absenteeism, early retirement, and workforce shortages, with implications for productivity, economic sustainability, and the resilience of public and private systems. At the same time, longer lives present opportunities to rethink how work, financing, and investment can better support participation, stability, and wellbeing across the life course.
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On 5 January 2026, U.S. federal health officials announced major changes to the childhood immunisation schedule, moving several vaccines, including rotavirus, influenza,...
The International Federation on Ageing (IFA) invites you to a virtual townhall exploring how different sectors are working together to advance healthy ageing and longevity...