Tomjames Posted June 13, 2016 Author Share Posted June 13, 2016 Yes they are, but life expectancy, and the cost of a medically supported old age are quite closely linked. We can't somehow magically afford to continue to support the elderly as we all live longer without changing something. ---------- Post added 13-06-2016 at 15:29 ---------- Yes, the shortermism that elections breed. No desire to plan for the long term because the only thing that matters is the next election in 5 years time. ---------- Post added 13-06-2016 at 15:30 ---------- http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20160105160709/http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/rel/lifetables/interim-life-tables/2008-2010/sum-ilt-2008-10.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-17811732 So it's gone up 5 years in 30 years. Not going to keep going up and up and up is it. Biologically theres a threshold. And the age at which people can work and do more is soaring. A few years ago you were knackered out at 60. For many life is just beginning at 60. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerousedd Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 it really depends what sort of job your doing as to whether you can work longer at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinfoilhat Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 it really depends what sort of job your doing as to whether you can work longer at it. Or what ages your body gives in or what age you get dementia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Joker Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 ...........you do realize that it's down to lots of pensioners who saved this country from the Master-race on two occasions that some people seem to now want to stay in bed with! Amen, brother! I still haven't forgiven Ze Germanese for what they did to us in WWII either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Amen, brother! I still haven't forgiven Ze Germanese for what they did to us in WWII either It's a stroke of luck that the French have forgotten about the hundred year war really isn't it! ---------- Post added 14-06-2016 at 08:40 ---------- So it's gone up 5 years in 30 years. Not going to keep going up and up and up is it. Biologically theres a threshold. Still going up in a linear way at the moment. ---------- Post added 14-06-2016 at 08:40 ---------- Yes, we need to pay much more taxes. Always a vote winner that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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