Our experts analyse the main consequences of an ageing population for business and society, as well as the opportunities it brings for innovation.
Today, in Western societies, almost everyone lives to be over 65 years old; enough for the health consequences of genetics and lifestyle to manifest. Living longer affects many parameters of society, both current and future. It impacts health, education, the way of governing and even ethics.
Below we analyze what longevity is.
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An ageing population is one of the great challenges facing the world. Their importance is equal, if not greater, than that of the fight against climate change or that of global threats such as the proliferation of nuclear weapons. It is true that for the majority of the world’s population, the increase in longevity is very good news. However, this phenomenon also has implications for the labour market, health and social protection systems.
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The increase in longevity is here to stay and everything seems to indicate that life expectancy will continue to increase or, at least, be maintained.
Far from being a drama, as seen by those who, in a more or less conscious display of age discrimination, speak of the grey tsunami, the increase in longevity is a challenge and also a breeding ground for new opportunities. Older people already have a lot to say, and the exponential growth of this age group means that only a greater role can be foreseen on their part.
The experts of the Future Trends Forum discussed the activities and initiatives that we must implement as soon as possible to ensure the balance and well-being of an increasingly long-lived world.
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