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About the book

Alexandre Kalache places population aging at the center of public policy, rights and social innovation, advocating active and dignified longevity for everyone.

Longer lives are a collective achievement whose benefits depend on inclusion and preparation across the life course.

The big idea

The longevity revolution demands age-friendly communities and policies built with older people, not merely for them.

Health
Age actively
Participation
Keep a voice
Security
Protect dignity
The goal: build a society for every age

Four ideas to remember

1

Health

Age actively

Strengthen prevention, functional ability and access to integrated care.

Health sustains autonomy.
2

Participation

Keep a voice

Ensure social, cultural, civic and economic participation at every age.

Participation creates belonging.
3

Security

Protect dignity

Build income, housing, mobility and protection from violence and neglect.

Rights do not expire.
4

Learning

Prepare for change

Promote lifelong education and intergenerational exchange.

Knowledge supports autonomy.

Key takeaway

Active aging is produced by rights, opportunities and supportive environments throughout life.

Why it matters

Population aging affects cities, health systems, work, families and democracy.

The result

Longer lives with autonomy, participation, security and dignity.

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