If I could intervene here - hints of ageism here.  My 87 year old
working class mother with advanced heart failure goes to ballroom
dancing classes every Friday evening.  She doesn't do a great deal of
vigorous activity (!) but that and her weekly French classes
contributing immeasurably (well at least from the perspective of the
non-economists) to her continued high spirits and her ability to remain
active and cared for at home despite considerable ill health -
presumably worth a bob or two to the NHS and/or social care budgets.  
Jennie Popay

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Well, ballroom dancing is increasingly popular. 

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E.g., Hip Replacement for 90 year olds.
This is the one I've heard brought up at several conferences.


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Alan,

Thanks for forwarding the article - one of your paragraphs brought up a
key point that I'm interesting in hearing other views on. That is,
should we prioritize products that extend the life of or the quality of
life of those with terminal illnesses? And I would go further in asking
how much should third parties be willing to pay for end-of-life care? I
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This piece by Maynard and Bloor will appear in the July JRSM.
I hope it is of interest
Best wishes
Alan

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