Elderly

Japan has enacted a bill revising the adult guardianship system to permit individuals to opt out of support based on their specific needs.

June 12, 2026 Reported by AI

Consumer consultations about social media in Japan have topped 100,000 for the first time. Those in their 50s and older accounted for more than half of the cases.

An elderly man in Cianjur died from injuries inflicted by his neighbor after stealing two chayote fruits for iftar meal preparation. The incident took place on February 28, 2026, in Kampung Bayabang, Desa Talaga, Cugenang subdistrict. The victim passed away three days later at his home.

March 04, 2026 Reported by AI

Scammers posing as police or bank officials have started knocking on doors in Dalarna and other parts of police region Bergslagen. Many elderly people risk losing their entire savings in these encounters. The perpetrators are becoming increasingly insistent and trying to enter homes.

In response to the chikungunya virus circulation, Cuba's health system has launched an intervention using Biomodulina T to protect those over 70 in Havana. This national science-based strategy aims to bolster natural defenses and reduce inflammatory aftereffects. The study involves nearly 700 people at the Abelardo Ramírez polyclinic.

January 06, 2026 Reported by AI

Traffic accident deaths in Japan fell to a record low of 2,547 in 2025, down 4.4% from the previous year, according to the National Police Agency. The figure marks the lowest since records began in 1948 but missed the government's target of 2,000 or fewer fatalities. Officials highlighted ongoing efforts to enhance road safety.