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1、Health and ageingHow the health system can support New Zealanders to live well in later lifeVickie SaundersChief Advisor Horizon ScanningMinistry of HealthVickie.saundershealth.govt.nz Designing Cities for Every Age Age Friendly Cities and Communities Symposium17 November 2025By 2033,1 in 5 will be

2、over 65We are becoming a“super-aged”societyThis brings both opportunities and challengesFigure 1:Population projections for those aged 65 and older.Source:Stats NZ.New Zealanders are living longer than ever beforeBy 2033,1 in 5 will be over 65We are becoming a“super-aged”societyThis brings both oppo

3、rtunities and challengesFigure 2:Population projections for those aged 85 and older.Source:Stats NZ.New Zealanders are living longer than ever beforeHealth system implicationsDemographic and health trendsWhat it means to“live well”in later lifeHow can the health system support this?Life expectancy T

4、he average number of years a person can expect to live.Health expectancy The average number of years a person can expect to live in good health,without significant illness or disability.Figure 3:Comparison of life expectancy and health expectancy in New Zealand,by gender,19912021.Not all extra years

5、 are spent in good healthRemain in our homes and communitiesStay socially connectedAccess quality,affordable health careEnjoy financial securityEngage in meaningful activitiesMaintain autonomy mana motuhake in everyday lifeWhat does living well in later life mean?Our visionOlder New Zealanders are v

6、alued,connected,and supportedPeople have real options in terms of how they live in later lifeThe health system enables ageing in placePrinciples Tackling ageism Recognising diversity in ageing Ensuring equityAbility to do what matters mostShaped by capabilities and environmentFocus on options,autono