"In the UK, when someone reaches 100 years old, they get a card from the King, but in Japan, they used to get a silver sake cup. However, due to the rapid aging of Japan's population, it has become too expensive to continue this tradition, leading to a switch to nickel alloy cups."
"The exhibition reveals that a quarter of children born today will live into their 90s, and one in ten will reach 100, prompting reflections on societal expectations of aging."
"The exhibition addresses how society has historically viewed aging, particularly older women, and how perceptions are shifting, as seen in the case of a 72-year-old grandmother gaining fame on social media."
"As the cost of elderly care rises and the number of people needing it grows, the exhibition raises questions about the future of care, including whether robots will replace nurses in homes."
An exhibition at the Welcome Collection examines the social effects of aging, highlighting how different cultures celebrate centenarians. In Japan, the tradition of gifting silver sake cups has changed to nickel alloy due to costs. The exhibition notes that a quarter of children born today may live into their 90s. It explores societal views on aging, particularly regarding older women, and discusses the evolving landscape of elderly care, including the potential role of robots in nursing homes as care demands increase.
Read at ianVisits
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]