As soon as they turn 20, Japanese people have to make monthly contributions to the kokumin nenkin kikin seido, which is the contribution system to fund the retirement of the elderly. However, a large part of the Japanese youth does not understand how the financing system for retirement works, nor do they understand its utility. […]
We like to end the week on a light and musical note, which is why we’re sharing our favourite weekly discovery, which is two senior choirs: the first one comes from First Baptist Church in Georgia, and the second one is called the Young@heart choir.
A study from the University of Manchester reveals that in Great Britain, seniors remain sexually active after they turn 70 years old. The study was published in the American journal « Archives of Sexual Behavior ». Indeed, according to a survey of more than 7.000 British seniors. A third of them have at least two sexual relationships
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Influenza or « flu » is a viral seasonal illness that affects the respiratory tract. Influenza occurs globally with an annual attack rate estimated at 5%–10% in adults and 20%–30% in children. Flu activity is currently (February, 3rd) widespread in most of the United States. Influenza viruses can be especially dangerous for people over 65, among others.
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Be My Eyes is a smartphone application created by Danish Hans Jorgen. It allows you to “lend your eyes” to blind or visually impaired people. Indeed, the app can remotely link people with and without visual impairment. People who have trouble to see can ask for help through the application.
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