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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 9, 2025

4 min

What is the real definition of an elder?

According to projections, the proportion of the world's population aged 65 or older will grow to 16% by 2050, highlighting the increasing importance of understanding the older population. But what is the real definition of an elder, and why does it extend far beyond a simple number?

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Oct 9, 2025

6 min

What qualifies a person to be an elder? A multifaceted approach to defining seniority

By 2050, the global population aged 60 years or more is expected to double, a triumph of medical advances. Yet, in an increasingly age-diverse world, the answer to what qualifies a person to be an elder is far from simple, differing significantly across legal, cultural, and social contexts.

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