'Is growing old an illness?', London , UK
6 June 2013 - 6 June 2013
United Kingdom
A meeting entitled 'Is growing old an illness?' will take place on 25 March 2013 in London, UK.
According to the European Commission the population of the EU is projected to reach 517 million in 2060. Nearly one third of the citizens will then be aged 65 or older. While longer lives are a major achievement of European societies, ageing also poses significant challenges for their economies, healthcare and welfare systems. However, being old does not necessarily result in disease and disability. Older adults can take action, even well into their 60s and 70s, to reduce the risk of developing chronic disease and avoid injury.
The conference will look into current research over the ageing process and discuss the feasibility of reducing the symptoms of ageing.For further information, please visit
http://royalsociety.org/events/2013/ageing-cafe/(opens in new window)
According to the European Commission the population of the EU is projected to reach 517 million in 2060. Nearly one third of the citizens will then be aged 65 or older. While longer lives are a major achievement of European societies, ageing also poses significant challenges for their economies, healthcare and welfare systems. However, being old does not necessarily result in disease and disability. Older adults can take action, even well into their 60s and 70s, to reduce the risk of developing chronic disease and avoid injury.
The conference will look into current research over the ageing process and discuss the feasibility of reducing the symptoms of ageing.For further information, please visit
http://royalsociety.org/events/2013/ageing-cafe/(opens in new window)