John Beattie looks at what it means to be old
1/6. John Beattie talks to over 50s who are ageing gracefully, or disgracefully in some cases, to discover the expectations and aspirations of an ageing Scottish population.
Details2/6. John Beattie talks to over 50s who are ageing gracefully, or disgracefully in some cases, to discover the expectations and aspirations of an ageing Scottish population.
Details3/6. Medical advances over the past 50 years mean we're reaching old age in better health than ever before. John Beattie talks to the new breed of active pensioners.
Details4/6. Housing is top of the list of concerns for Scots looking ahead to old age. John Beattie travels to Fife to meet a group of over 50s who are pioneering a new form of living.
Details5/6. As older people outnumber the young in Scotland today, John Beattie talks to the over-50s to discover what it means to be old.
Details6/6. As older people outnumber the young in Scotland today, John Beattie talks to the over-50s to discover what it means to be old.
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