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A conference exploring “The impact of ageing on developed economies” was held at Ditchley Park on 12 - 14 May 2011 and a summary of the discussions is now published.
The debate benefited from a great variety and distinction of expertise at the table, including gerontologists, sociologists, biologists, philosophers, healthcare professionals, civil servants and politicians. The discussion looked at the impact for the individual, the likely consequences for society, and the longer term geopolitical considerations.
One conclusion drawn was that the ultimate aim should be to make age irrelevant, rather than a cause for special treatment. What was most relevant was whether someone was poor, cold, frail, disabled or neglected – not what age they were.
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