If asked to think of someone aged 60 or 65, one does not conjure up a picture of a decrepit individual whose physical and mental capacities are significantly impaired. That longer life span, extending well beyond the age of 65, represents a considerable achievement as regards culture, society, health and economics. Nonetheless, this achievement may become a problem if we fail to appreciate its deeper meaning and adapt accordingly. It is important to take advantage of its full potential.
La prolongation de la vie, qui maintenant dépasse largement les 65 ans, est une réussite culturelle, sociale, sanitaire et économique. Mais cette réussite peut se transformer en un problème si nous ne sommes pas capables d’en comprendre la signification plus profonde et de nous y adapter et d’en tirer les potentialités positives, bien sûr.