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 An ageing society view focuses on changes in the population structure, whereas a longevity society perspective focuses on changes in how we age and the exploitation of life-expectancy gains. Both the ageing society and the longevity society pose crucial challenges for the decades to come, and both are unprecedented developments in human history—never before have so many lived for so long—yet longevity is the more distinct of the two. The problems of an ageing society are related to scale and are about how many people are living to older ages. Throughout history, many individuals have survived into their 70s and 80s. By contrast, longevity poses a distinct and original problem, that is, the need to plan for the very plausible probability that children born today in high-income countries will live into their 90s and even beyond.

 

The combined forces of ageing and longevity produce a mix of both opportunities and problems. This Health Policy examines some of the broad issues a longevity society needs to overcome if the benefits of living longer and healthier lives are to be realised, and the costs of an ageing society are to be minimised. In the first section, we consider the different impacts of ageing and longevity. In the remaining sections, we examine the implications for individuals, the health system, and society and outline required changes, before our concluding final section. An accompanying Health Policy

 

 paper considers the implications for a longevity economy.

 


Forget the fountain of youth. The secret to healthy aging is no fairy-tale quest. Learn simple, real-life tips for how to boost your longevity.

 

While finding the fountain of youth may be the stuff of legend, learning how to live longer and healthier is a quest you can really undertake.

Sure, having good genes certainly helps. But what if there were ways you could extend your longevity beyond what your genes allow?

Is there such a thing as a longevity diet? Can you boost nutrition for greater longevity? You'll find expert answers and the latest research about longevity all in one convenient place.

Be sure to speak with your healthcare provider (HCP) to discuss healthy aging strategies before making any changes to your diet or exercise routine. Together, you can work to meet your goals.

Longevity Tips

What if your chance for a longer life could be boosted with a simple "hello"? Could increased vitality and longevity be linked to your social life? Read on to find out why some people may have a leg up on longevity.

 

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