What do you do after you retire?

With the life expectancy of populations ever increasing, governments need to make sure that the needs of the older population are met. Photo: Reuters

“It’s not about retiring. It’s about re-hiring,” said Gil Penalosa, the founder of 8 80 Cities, a non-governmental organisation in Canada that promotes healthy and active living.

With the life expectancy of populations ever increasing, governments need to make sure that the needs of the older population are met. These do not only include their health, housing and transportation needs but also their social needs.