Hong Kong's welfare chief Chris Sun vowed to review the age threshold for identifying elderly in need after a 70-year-old man was found dead and his 78-year-old wife unconscious in their flat. The couple were not targeted for welfare visits as they were under 80.
Hong Kong's welfare chief Chris Sun pledged to review the age threshold for elderly welfare visits after a 70-year-old man, whose wife was found unconscious, died by suicide. The couple were not targeted for visits as they were under 80.
Hong Kong's welfare chief announced a review of the age threshold for elderly support services following the suicide of a 70-year-old man. The couple, both under 80, were not eligible for targeted social worker visits, highlighting a potential gap in care for vulnerable seniors.
Hong Kong plans to implement mandatory health checks for commercial vehicle drivers aged 65 and above by mid-2025. The age threshold will be lowered from 70, and licenses will require annual renewal with medical assessments to enhance road safety.
Hong Kong delays lowering age threshold for mandatory medical certification for commercial vehicle drivers from 70 to 65 and annual check-ups due to stakeholder review, following a fatal taxi accident.
A Gallup Korea survey shows 59% of South Koreans support raising the senior age threshold to 70 from 65, with 30% opposed. The poll of 1,002 adults also found 60% believe individuals should be primarily responsible for their own livelihood in old age.
