A new report from Standard & Poor's (S & P) Ratings Services shows ageing populations impacting on economies around the globe and ultimately determining their fiscal health. The report 'Global Ageing 2010: An Irreversible Truth' covers 49 countries and more than two-thirds of the world's population. The Australian analysis estimates age-related spending on health, pensions, and aged care to rise to 14.4% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2050 from its current 9.6%.
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Opinion
Retirement villages have Canberra’s attention – now the sector must prove its value
Three years after Daniel Gannon took the reins of the Retirement Living Council (RLC), the sector has achieved something his predecessor Ben Myers was never able to: national recognition in Canberra. This is just the fist step. Retirement villages now need to capitalise on this moment. Here’s how.
