The fact that people are living longer compared to a century ago is a triumph of medicine and public health. But, an expansion of the period in ill-health is not inevitable.
Chris Whitty, England’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO), in his annual report published on 10 November, 10, 2023, says we need to focus on how to maximise independence and minimise the time in ill-health between reaching older age and the end of their life. Quality, enjoyment and independence should be the principle aims.
The report, Chris’ fourth as CMO, describes how we can maintain older people’s independence via two broad, complementary approaches:
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