Baby boomers and ageing well: a multi-faceted lifestyle

Since 2006, Seniosphere Conseil has been focusing on the Baby Boomers, a generation born between 1945 and 1964, marked by the post-war era and the advent of the consumer society. With a current purchasing power higher than that of previous generations, these people, now aged between 59 and 78, are witnessing the emergence of the …

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Seniors aged over 75 represent 10% of the French population

France, like many countries around the world, is facing an ageing population. Among the most important segments of this demographic transition, the “Grand Seniors”, generally defined as individuals aged 75 and over, represent a growing proportion of French society. 86% of women are centenarians According to INSEE data for 2022, people aged 75 and over …

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How age affects sleep quality?

Sleep problems and chronic insomnia are not uncommon among senior citizens. These problems affect their quality of life and can lead to isolation. For Baby Boomers, getting a good night’s sleep is essential for “ageing well”. According to Seniosphere Conseil’s Observatoire du Bien Vieillir (2022), more than one people out of  two aged 55 to …

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Health data storage: facilitating patient follow-up?

Digital technology is increasingly present in the healthcare process and allows for better patient monitoring. According to the Arcep digital barometer, in 2021, 88% of 60-69 year olds and 71% of over 70 year olds will have access to the Internet and therefore to their health data. However, this raises the issue of storing and …

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What are the different types of institutions for the elderly and what are their specific features?

Nowadays, elderly people want to stay at home as long as possible and since the health crisis this trend has increased. In some cases of dependency or cognitive decline, however, it is necessary to go to an institution for frail or dependent elderly people.   In France, there are several categories of establishments, the most common …

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Alzheimer’s disease, many are afraid of it but how many are affected?

Alzheimer’s disease, a disease that frightens many people, and rightly so, but which does not affect as many people as one might think.  Alzheimer’s disease is named after the German psychiatrist and neurologist Alois Alzheimer. It affects 2% of people before the age of 65 and between 2 and 4% of people over 65. The …

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