Hyper-Aging: What Leaders Should Know About the Global Demographic Shift

Published on Sep 25, 2015
Population aging, the product of increasing longevity and lower birth rates, has profound implications for business, government, civil society and individuals across the globe. Asia includes some of the world’s most rapidly aging populations. While aging presents significant health, financial and social challenges, an understanding of the opportunities created by longer lives is emerging. Retirement is being reimagined as older adults turn away from age segregation and mass leisure to continue their work, launch businesses, pursue new education and purposefully contribute to their communities. A longevity economy is developing as markets recognize the demand for products and services for this growing demographic. Healthy, productive and purposeful aging holds promise for strengthening societies, expanding economies, and improving the lives of people of all ages. How can companies and policymakers respond effectively to the changing demographic landscape? How can investors capitalize on the aging shift? Our panelists offer a global perspective on the opportunities and challenges of this life-changing phenomenon.