Handicare in partnership with Age Co reveal the best countries to live in for older people

WEST MIDLANDS, UK. April 30th, 2024 - Handicare, in partnership with Age Co, has published the results of a study that looked at the best countries for older people to live in. The research analysed various data sets, such as cost of living, healthcare, and retirement age, to rank each country against each other. 

 

The study revealed that Norway is the best country for older people to live in. Qatar, Finland, Malaysia, Sweden, and Japan rank in the top five (including ties) while Botswana, Ethiopia, Cameroon, Zimbabwe, and Hong Kong rank in the bottom five. The UK is the 35th best country for older people to live in. 

 

The datasets used to create a ranking of each country were: life expectancy, health care index score, societal safety score (global peace index), happiness index score, cost of living index score, property prices index score, and the retirement age for men and women. 

 

While the UK finished down in 35th position, it ranks in the top 20 for healthcare, property price to income ratio, and happiness. 

 

To view the rankings, analysis, and findings in further detail, read through the full article at www.ageukmobility.co.uk/mobility-news/article/what-is-the-best-country-to-live-for-older-people.

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