It’s no secret that we are living longer – one in six people will be over 60 by 2030, a 400m increase from 2020. But whilst we are gaining years, we are not gaining health. Disability, chronic and long-term health conditions are likely to increase in prevalence as the population continues to age. Ageing has a profound impact on the entire body, gradually impairing mobility, sensory function, and cognitive abilities while also increasing disease susceptibility. Anticipating the growth in health problems, 2021 to 2030 has been declared the ‘decade of healthy ageing’, with international cooperation being led by the World Health Organization (WHO) to improve the lives of older people.
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