Old age does not bother Indians

Indians appeared to be the least bothered in all countries surveyed about getting older (70%) and the best prepared with 71% stating that they have already made some kind of preparation for their later years.

Although people are living longer and healthier lives with a positive outlook on ageing, 66% of the over 65s are assuming their families will shoulder the burden of care if they become ill or infirm, according to the research, which included a survey of more than 12,000 people across 12 countries this year.

“We are seeing the start of a global care crunch with people across the world failing to plan for their old age,” Bupa International medical director Dr Sneh Khemka said. French pensioners revealed themselves to be the most young-at-heart
nation.