Miscellaneous

Carrefour is rolling out a new initiative called “Carrefour des Générations” across its convenience stores. Designed to better meet the needs of older customers, it combines product adaptation, in-store services, and social activities. The initiative reflects the changing role of retail spaces in an ageing society.

Presented at the SilverEco International Festival – Ageing Well at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, this episode of Expert Thoughts looks back at the legacy of the European AAL (Active & Assisted Living) programme.

A new study published by France’ Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (Insee) shows that life expectancy gaps between the poorest and wealthiest people in France widened between 2012–2016 and 2020–2024.

A new blood test could detect Parkinson’s disease 10 to 20 years before symptoms appear, thanks to a recently identified biological signature.