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BEIJING’S DANCING GRANNIES

As a way to keep fit and socialise, retired women in Beijing take to the city’s parks and break into synchronised dance routines set to loud music. It seems to be working: the UN says that by 2030, there will be 360 million Chinese people over 60.

THE PIOPPI DIET

Originating from a tiny fishing village in southern Italy often cited as the healthiest in the world, the 21-day Pioppi Diet (consisting of fish, nuts, no sugars or refined carbs, and a small glass of wine a day) was the subject of a bestselling wellness book. Pioppi residents have a life expectancy of 89.

TINDER FOR OVER-FIFTIES

Google “Tinder for seniors” and up comes Stitch. A “companionship” app with the tagline “Because everybody needs company”, it aims to connect over-fifties who want to make friends and share experiences.

HANGOVERS AND HEARING AIDS

The Netherlands has started housing students looking for free accommodation with the elderly in care homes. Humanitas, a nursing home in Deventer, 90 minutes east of Amsterdam, hosts Snapchat tutorials and even beer pong.