Are we prepared for an ageing population?


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More people are living into old age. There will be 2.1 billion older people by 2050 – four times more than today.The estimates by the United Nations take into account low fertility rates coupled with increasing life expectancy.

The question is, are countries prepared for the older people in terms of creating an enabling environment supportive of longevity and healthy ageing?

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