This year, Hong Kong must resolve to rewrite the script for retirement

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Dicky Chow,Jessie Zhang,Curtis LamJanuary 18, 2026 at 02:30 AM
This year, Hong Kong must resolve to rewrite the script for retirement

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In 2025, Hong Kong implemented several initiatives to support retirees, including expanding healthcare and community care vouchers, investing in elderly technology, and launching the Q-Mark Silver Scheme for quality elderly services. Community projects like JC JoyAge and the Hong Kong Council of Social Service's dementia care plan also progressed. However, rising life expectancy and increasing rates of neurocognitive disorders, as indicated by research from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, pose significant challenges. The article suggests Hong Kong needs to shift from reactive crisis management to proactive measures that foster social connection and prevent decline in retirement. The goal is to build a supportive infrastructure that addresses the root causes of isolation and poor health among the elderly.

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retirement 100% elderly care 90% ageing society 80% dementia 70% hong kong 70% silver economy 60% neurocognitive disorder 60% gerontechnology 50% life expectancy 50% elderly services 40%

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