A leading expert on longevity calls for a revolution in the way we think about health ageing
and the future . . . The last century saw a revolution in life expectancy. Whether you are male
or female born in the global south or north the chances are that you can expect to live much
longer than previous generations. But instead of seeing this as a precious gift of extra life
we see it as a burden with ageing populations dogged by infirmity dependent on an
ever-decreasing number of young people to support them. Andrew Scott argues it doesn't have to
be like that. Our longer lives can be a source of hope and fulfilment if we seize the
opportunity to pursue the evergreen agenda one in which we pursue a sustainable lifestyle both
for ourselves as individuals - investing in our finances health skills and relationships to
support a longer life - and for the planet.
