What is healthy ageing?
Healthy ageing is the process of developing and maintaining the functional ability that enables wellbeing in older age (WHO, World report on ageing and health, 2015).
More than being free of disease
Many older people live with one or more conditions yet still do the things they value. Healthy ageing focuses on that ability, supported by the right environment.
Related ideas
Intrinsic capacity, integrated care, ageism and age-friendly environments are all part of the healthy ageing picture.
Sources
- World report on ageing and health — WHO (2015)
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