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May 12, 2021

“We’ve got to serve the older generation better”: caretech platform Birdie raises $11.5m

It’s estimated that by 2050 the number of people over 65 will be double today’s figure.


Freya Pratty

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It’s estimated that by 2050 the number of people over 65 will be double today’s figure. And with people living longer and the population ageing, there’s increasing pressure on already strained care systems. 

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Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is a senior reporter and investigations lead at Sifted. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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