8. An aging population. We have an aging population who are living longer. In the UK, it is not uncommon to find people living up to 110 years in some Care Homes. We have more illnesses of old age such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and dementia. The issue of what aging means for a persons' identity and the meaning and purpose of their lives needs addressing urgently in order to sustain and maintain the wellbeing of the population and communities at large into old age/the 'sage' era. (One reason Britain has a Minister for Loneliness is to tackle this issue.)