For the first time in history, most people can expect to live into their 60s and beyond. According to the World Health Organisation, one in five people will be 60 or over by 2050. Yet while there is no doubt that a longer life brings great opportunities, the extent to which they can be enjoyed depends on an individual’s physical and mental state. Healthy ageing is the process of maintaining the functional ability that enables wellbeing in older age, beyond merely prolonging life. Lalit Sharma at Omya believes that how you look and feel is more important than your actual age.