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Japan, a Country at Old Age. Why is Japan Ageing so Fast?

Japan, a Country at Old Age. Why is Japan Ageing so Fast?

Why is Japan ageing so fast? What can we learn from a country at old age such as Japan? Japan is a very encouraging and inspiring example. It’s the country with the highest life expectancy rate in the world. Moreover, in 2033 a third of the Japanese will be 65 and over.

Already in 1980, Japan was called an ageing society. In 2005 Japan surpassed Italy and became the country with the highest number of people aged 65 and over. Japan really is at old age. This means that Japan has a lot of experience with ageing. How does it cope and what can we learn?

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Avoid Loneliness. How to Make Friends When you are Older?

Avoid Loneliness. How to Make Friends When you are Older?

Years ago, when all my friends were either occupied by working very hard or by doting on grandchildren and babysitting them, I was convinced I needed new friends. I was equally convinced it’s impossible to make friends when you are older!

Negative or limiting beliefs serve nobody. And being convinced it is not possible to do something is a sure guarantee I won’t be able to do it. Duh.

I am so glad I was wrong, but I only realized this when I read some posts in one of the Facebook groups I am in.

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