More than 25% of the Japanese population is age 65 or over as a result of  low birth rate and long life expectancy. The low birth rate means smaller families and fewer children to care for their parents. Hence, around 20% of older persons in Japan, live alone.  This raises even more issues in [...]

In 2006, 17 older persons got together for a scooter tour around the island of Taiwan. It was a trip most of them had wanted to do for years. Over 13 days, the riders triumphed over winding mountain passes, wind and rain and surprised even themselves with how far they were able to push [...]