Conversations about older drivers can be tricky—nobody wants to take away someone’s independence, but safety on the road is a real concern. Around the world, countries are taking very different approaches to re-testing senior drivers, and the debate over what’s fair and effective is still going strong. When it comes ...
Caring for aging parents has always been a big part of life in Taiwan, with most seniors still living at home rather than in care facilities. But with more women working and new policies making it easier to hire help, traditional caregiving roles are shifting. One growing solution is hiring ...
China's pension system is in trouble, with the basic pension fund expected to run dry by 2035. If the government can’t provide even the most basic social security, it could shake public confidence in the Communist Party and its promises to the people. The stakes are huge—millions of Chinese workers ...
In North Korea, thousands of families remain divided by the strict policies that limit communication and reunions with relatives in south Korea. Since 1988, records indicate more than 94 thousand South Koreans have passed away without reconnecting with their loved ones in the north. The passage of time has increased ...
Latin American and Caribbean nations are experiencing a plunge in fertility rates to levels of "ultralow fertility," affecting the life choices of many women. Government initiatives in Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay providing affordable contraceptives have significantly reduced unplanned adolescent pregnancies, empowering young women to better control their reproductive health. Experts ...
