Let’s Go To a Concert! In Japan, around 36 million people were aged 65 and over as of the end of May 2024, of whom 6.8 million (18.9%)* were considered “frail,” facing the risk of losing independence. This number is larger than the total population of Singapore (around 6.1 million). The good news, however, is that frailty is reversible; you can restore and maintain your independence by improving your lifestyle. In July 2024, my favorite band had an outside concert to celebrate their 30th anniversary. As their long-time fan enduring years without their concerts because of the pandemic, my excitement was beyond words! I was in my late 20s when I joined their fan club and started going to their concerts. Over 20 years have passed since then, and we are all growing older, including myself, the friend I go to their concerts with, other fans, as well as the artists. On my way to the concert, I see a woman probably in her 60s, wearing a matching red ev...
国際長寿センターは1990年の設立以来、エイジズムに反対し、豊かで創造的な社会を目指す国際長寿センター・アライアンスの「プロダクティブ・エイジング」の考え方に沿って活動してきました。 私たちはかねてから日本の長寿社会に関する情報について調査研究やイベント結果の発信を報告書やHPで発信してきましたが、より機動的にまた読みやすい形で発信するためにブログの形式も利用することとしました。 内容は、現在の日本の高齢者と高齢社会のすばらしい事柄から、課題や方向性など含めながらコンパクトな記事を用意していきます。 ご愛読をお願いします。