The increase also compared to pre-Covid levels. In Eurostat data, Italy is the second-longest-living member country, 83.5 years. Trento and Bolzano among the longest-living provinces in Europe
But are they aging healthily? I work in a healthcare setting and there are so many 70-somethings that are barely functioning.
I’d rather have a 75 year expectancy but with a high level of health (which includes independence and function) than add 10 years of poor health and constant care just to die miserable.
I’d rather agree to take a pill at 75 and have the means to enjoy retirement prior to that. At least in the UK we’re soon to get the right to die. I’d like to arrange to opt out in advance if I get dementia - that’s cruel and can go on a long time.
But are they aging healthily? I work in a healthcare setting and there are so many 70-somethings that are barely functioning. I’d rather have a 75 year expectancy but with a high level of health (which includes independence and function) than add 10 years of poor health and constant care just to die miserable.
I’d rather agree to take a pill at 75 and have the means to enjoy retirement prior to that. At least in the UK we’re soon to get the right to die. I’d like to arrange to opt out in advance if I get dementia - that’s cruel and can go on a long time.