Old Age - Are You Future Proof?

Do we need a revolution in old age care?


Within 20 years, 25% of Britain's population will have reached the retirement age of 65 years.

Are you future-proofing yourself, preparing for your retirement? What changes are needed to the way we see old age? How can we approach old age with a better mindset and release the elderly to make their unique contribution to our society?

In advance of a BBC Panorama special on ageing, social commentator Mal Fletcher discusses these issues with BBC Tees radio.