555 days ago

Resident writes the book on ageing

William Sanders Retirement Village

Aptly-named William Sanders resident Leigh Elder has the perfect project on the go for someone living in a retirement village.

He is writing a book about the ageing process and has recruited his fellow residents at the village to help with his research.

“The average life expectancy is 82, but the average health span age in New Zealand - so when you’re in good health – is 13 years less,” says Leigh.

“We’re living longer but we’re sicker. If you could improve people’s years of health it would be a fantastic thing to do – and with the right set up you could.

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