Millions in Britain at risk of poor-quality later life, report says

Ageing population and stretched care services leave poorest most vulnerableA landmark report on the state of ageing in Britain has warned that a significant proportion of people are at risk of spending later life in poverty, ill-health and hardship.Britain is undergoing a radical demographic shift, with the number of people aged 65 and over set to grow by more than 40% in two decades, reaching more than 17 million by 2036. The number of households where the oldest person is 85 or over is increasing faster than any other age group.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Ageing UK news Society Health Poverty Older people Social trends Public finance Local government Social care Source Type: news