Only over-75s should be considered ‘elderly’ in Italy, according to researchers, who say Italian seniors remain active for longer than their counterparts in other countries.

“A 65-year-old today has the physical and cognitive capacity of a 40 to 45 year old 30 years ago. And a 75 year old has that of a 55 year old in 1980,” said Niccolò Marchionni, a professor of gerontology at the University of Florence.

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