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Old Age as Stimulus for a New Form of Welfare
The perspective of the silver economy requires expanding our viewpoint, integrating the needs and attitudes of older people into welfare practices. The first market sectors that have looked towards the silver segment have been tourism, art and culture, transport, and wellness. Compared to people under 35, in Italy those who are over 65 have higher average pro-capita consumption, higher average income, ...
How the Demographic Profile Has Changed
Italy holds the record as the oldest country in Europe: 22.8 percent of its inhabitants are over 65 years of age. Moreover, since 2015, the country has been losing an average of 100,000 inhabitants per year, showing its inability for demographic growth. The exceptional longevity of its population places it at the top spot in the world. In addition, once passing 65, both men and women lead increasingly ...