Older People

Older People

In almost every country, the proportion of people aged over 60 years is growing faster than any other age group, as a result of both longer life expectancy and declining fertility rates.

This population ageing can be seen as a success story for public health policies and for socioeconomic development, but it also challenges society to adapt, in order to maximize the health and functional capacity of older people as well as their social participation and security.

WHO, 2015

 

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  • Cognitive Function & Ageing Cymru

    Cognitive function and ageing studies - Wales (CFAS-Wales) is a longitudinal study looking at health and cognitive function in older people living in Wales.

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    Age Cymru is a national charity for all older people in Wales. They campaign, research and fundraise to build a better life for all older people.

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    The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales is an independent voice and champion for older people across Wales, standing up and speaking out on their behalf.

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The functional capacity of an individual's biological system increases during the first years of life, reaches its peak in early adulthood and naturally declines thereafter. The rate of decline is determined, at least in part, by our lifestyle and environment throughout life. Factors include what we eat, how physically active we are and our exposure to health risks such as those caused by smoking, harmful consumption of alcohol, or exposure to toxic substances.
WHO, Facts about Ageing, 2014

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