Parul R. Sheth

Old age is the last stage of human life. The World Health Organization (WHO) refers to older people at 60 years of age. However, old age is often considered to be after the age of 65. Age is more than just a number. No matter the number of birthdays you have celebrated, your overall health depends on your spirit and vitality of your cellular matrix. Ageing gracefully is an art more than science. You can sketch your own panorama of old age by adopting healthy lifestyle choices, remaining social, amicable and seeking medical care when needed.

As reported by the WHO in 2024, the pace of the ageing population is much faster than in the past. Between 2015 and 2050, the proportion of the world’s population over 60 years will nearly double from 12 to 22 per cent. Most people expect to live up to 60 years and beyond. According to World Population Prospect 2022: Release note, the number of persons aged 80 years or older is expected to triple between 2020 and 2050 to reach 426 million (42.6 crores)…read more on NOPR