Overview
The possibility of living to 100+ is becoming more and more likely in many parts of the world. Improvement in our lifestyles and the benefits of science and technology combine to push back our biological clocks so this opens up a range of opportunities and dilemmas as we live longer than previous generations. What can we learn from so called ‘Blue-zones’ and what are the implications for business and society?
Investment opportunities are emerging for firms investing in ways to extend and enhance longevity and healthy aging. There are numerous implications for policy makers, healthcare providers as well as insurance and financial firms, real estate planning and indeed, as individuals, how will we spend these additional years – will be work longer or will we take more time to travel and enjoy this extra time on earth!