An initiative from the Global Wellness Institute

The Global Wellness Institute asked ageing experts from around the world (Including me) this question:

“Ageing well is a big issue, what do you think about it and what is one trend you have noticed related to it”

The experts identified 6 key trends

While each expert had a unique point of view, the report’s authors noted 6 key trends:

1. Integration of brain and body health … healthy cognition is as important as a healthy body
2. Ageing well is a social and emotional experience … emotional resilience and social connection help people age well. Several of us talked about how difficult this can be when society provides no clear reference points for ageing well. I made the point that using unrealistically physically fit role models (the marathon runner in her 80’s, the glamorous older actor) can do more damage than good
3. Government and societal role in support and longevity .. all parts working together.
4. Wellness as self-care and social adaptation… institutions can help people age with dignity and autonomy. The old disrespectful way of treating older people is – well, old
5. Financial preparedness and the financial divide …yes, it’s about money but not about well-off people needing to be wealthier. It is about those in our society who need more support
6. Purpose, engagement and meaningful activity … for example staying active in small but fulfilling pursuits rather than imagining that ageing well needs massive and radical changes to how you live. This is a time to enjoy. Have a bucket list if you want, but not if it feels like pressure.

You can find the report here.

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