Tackling the challenges of Asia's ageing population
Asia's population is rapidly ageing, but many countries in the region are ill-equipped to deal with older populations, and their impact on both economies and governments.
However, it is hoped that new technologies will help ease the burden.
Tirupathi Karthik is the chief executive of the Singapore based specialist IT company Napier Healthcare.
He explains some of the challenges - possible solutions.
25 Nov 2014