People Are Now Living More Years in Good Health
Older adults may not only be living longer, but better as well, according to a new U.K. study.
Researchers found that since the 1990s, British adults age 65 and up have been enjoying more years living independently, free of disability.
That’s despite the fact that many chronic health conditions have become more common. In fact, disability-free years rose not only among healthy seniors, but those living with conditions like heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and vision and hearing problems.
Experts called the findings — published March 15 in the journal PLOS Medicine — good news. And they align with other recent studies that are dispelling the notion that old age should be dreaded.
“I think the main message is that having a long-term condition does not mean you cannot live an independent life for a long time,” said senior researcher Carol Jagger.
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