Over-65s in England 'living longer than ever before'

[annie]

Older people in England are living longer than ever before, a report from Public Health England says.

Figures show that for those aged 65, men can expect to live for another 19 years and women a further 21 years.

But there is concern that too many elderly people are living in poor health.

And the figures vary across the country, with the North East and North West having lower life expectancies for 65-year-olds than other regions.

Life expectancy among older age groups in England rose to its highest level in 2014 - with male life expectancy increasing by 0.3 years at age 65 and 0.2 years at ages 75, 85 and 95 since 2013.

Female life expectancy increased by the same amounts at the same ages.

This comes after a fall in life expectancy in some older age groups between 2011 and 2012.

The only region where male and female life expectancy did not increase in 2014 was in the North East, where male life expectancy was higher in 2013.

Among local authorities in England, the majority showed an increase or no change in life expectancy at age 65 - but one quarter showed a decrease

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[wendy]

well this is normal, it has always been the case.
I think people were once lucky to live over 30.
The conditions have so improved.

[maureenho]

It's good news people are living longer that ever, but the way the health services are going only those in very good health will reach a ripe old age in the future.

[wendy]

I have had excellent service from my local hospital, last year as a patient and today as an out patient.
I cannot thank all of them enough .
Friends who have recently been in the same hospital also give praise.