We are living longer and longer. Indeed, life expectancy around the world is twice as long as it was at the beginning of the 19^th century, with the latest data showing that the current global life expectancy is now just over 72 years. That is across the board – as is the fact that women everywhere in the world are living longer than men. For example, according to the World Bank, the life expectancy in Spain at birth is 83.5 years and women over 80 years old account for 7.7% of the country’s population.

Not only are we living longer, but we are also living better. Scientific and social advancements have not only significantly extended the average life expectancy but, in general, allowed people to reach their later years in better conditions. The most relevant indicator is the healthy life expectancy indicator, i.e., the average number of years a person is expected to live in good health (in the absence of functional limitations or disability). The result of this is that we are currently living at a time in which multiple generations coexist.

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