The longevity movement is largely focused on the biology of ageing, writes Vibhav Mariwala, a senior policy advisor at WisdomCircle. While this is important, attention must also be directed to the quality of life as one ages.

One of the findings of a survey conducted by WisdomCircle and Dalberg is that older adults want to continue working well past their retirement age as it gives them a sense of purpose. The country’s institutions, which are geared towards the average retirement age of 60, need to recalibrate themselves to meet the aspirations of India’s senior citizens.

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