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The ‘Grey Wave’ or ‘Silver Tsumani’ is here. These terms refer to the increasing number of elderly people<\/a> around the world. Basically, the world’s population is aging much faster than in the past. In 2011, baby boomers began reaching the age of 65. In the United States, 18% of Americans<\/a> are aged 65 or older. The percentage is even higher in Japan. 30% of all Japanese people are over 65. In fact, Japan has the largest proportion<\/a> of elderly people of any country in the world.<\/p>\n

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Drs. Jan Busby-Whitehead and John Batsis at the 2025 Aging and the Family Symposium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

To address the issues associated with aging, scholars from UNC-CH and Nagoya University<\/a> gathered in Chapel Hill for \u201cAging and the Family\u201d. Hosted by UNC Global Affairs<\/a> and the Center for Aging and Health<\/a>, this three-day multi-disciplinary symposium explored the challenges of supporting aging people, their families, and their caregivers.<\/p>\n

From October 14 to 16, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine<\/a> faculty exchanged ideas with UNC personnel from medicine, nursing, public health, social work and related fields. During this symposium, attendees also discussed culturally-informed care practices and shared academic insights on aging.<\/p>\n

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Dr. John Batsis (R) and visiting scholars at the 2025 Aging and the Family Symposium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This conference was supported by a grant from the Japan Foundation.<\/a> In addition, it is part of a larger, 12-month initiative designed to address the global challenge of supporting aging populations and their families.<\/p>\n

Read more about the event and collaboration between UNC-CH and Nagoya University at UNC Global.<\/a><\/p>\n

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About the Center for Aging and Health<\/a><\/h4>\n

Housed within the UNC School of Medicine<\/a>, the Center advances innovative, high-quality geriatrics interprofessional education, research, and clinical care. In addition, the Center works to improve the health and well-being of the aging population across North Carolina and the nation and directly supports the Division of Geriatric Medicine<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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