1 in 8 adults are deficient in vitamin B12 and 1 in 7 in folate

1 in 4

older adults receive inappropriate medications

Only

20-30% of ageing is explained by genetics

20 Insights

Evidence from TILDA: Building a

Vitamin D

deficiency is widespread, especially in winter

Positive perceptions of ageing are linked to bett health and more active lives

TILDA evidence has informed

Irish Policy

74%

of older adults take part in

social activities each week

Coastal blue space supports

Mental Health

Over

1 in 3

older adults live with multiple conditions

Tooth loss is linked to poorer health and higher mortality

11

from 20 Years better future for ageing in Ireland

Over

1 in 3

older adults take 5 or more medications

Open-fire smoke harms brain health

Cleaner air

reduces chronic lung disease

Wellbeing often improves from midlife into older age

Lifelong learning strengthens brain resilience

45%

of adults aged

50+ own a pet

The built

environment shapes

Autonomy

Wealth and Health

in later lite

1 in 6

adults over 50 provide regular unpaid care

Complex needs drives most healthcare use