Living to 120 and beyond?
It is reasonable to expect that the numbers of healthier and functioning elderly will grow, and this has implications for the future of work and finances, among other aspects
LIVING to the age of 120 is not beyond the realms of possibility. The Economist newspaper discussed it a few years back and said it was an “imaginable prospect”.
Surpassing the age of 100 is more than feasible these days. The former prime minister of Malaysia, Mahathir Mohamad, turned 100 recently and is still in fine form. Other well-known figures who have hit that magic number include Malaysia’s wealthiest man Robert Kuok, who is turning 102 soon.
But if the number of nonagenarians and centenarians grow, a significant mindset and planning shift must happen across the board – for individuals, businesses and policymakers.
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