Post offices in depopulated Japanese towns have begun hosting retail spaces inside their offices to help support older residents who can’t travel long distances to shop. As Japan’s ageing population coincides with revenue tax drops, there’s a need for products and services to support the elderly.

Driverless on-demand vehicles have been launched in Arizona, specifically aiming to help older people gain better access to public transport. With many people relying on these modes of transit in later life, driverless options could ease pressures on already-struggling infrastructure.

For people who are approaching retirement age with plans to dip into their pension pots, travel, and enjoy their lives, the cost of living crisis is a huge cause for concern. So how are people aged 50 and above thinking about retirement amid rising inflation and a concerning economic outlook?

Amid the cost of living crisis, traditional retirement plans are becoming out of reach for many people. Instead, ageing populations are considering 'flextirement' to continue working in some capacity to ensure they have enough money to make ends meet without a regular income.