Business leaders, HR professionals, policy makers, educators, and
social sector practitioners from Asia, the U.S. and Europe will be
gathering January 8-9, 2009 in Singapore for a conference to increase
the awareness of employers in the Asia-Pacific region of the issues and
best practices in preparing for an aging workforce. Co-hosted by AARP
and the Council for Third Age, the event is part of a series of
symposia that examine how retirement and the needs of older persons are
being addressed in various countries.The Council for Third Age encourages people to continue working for as
long as they can to promote physical, mental and financial wellness.
According to UN predictions, the number of people over 60 in the world
will triple by 2050. This international event provides an opportunity
for the exchange of ideas, best practices and innovative solutions to
ensure the wellbeing and life satisfaction of aging populations. The
conference agenda includes panel
discussions on financial education and literacy, lifelong learning for
older workers, cultural change and intergenerational cooperation, and
opportunities of an aging population, among others.[
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