Welcome to the 4th episode of the six-part series with Professor Sir Muir Gray, talking about what happens to our us as we live longer and what we can do about it. 

In this episode we talk about incorrect beliefs about ageing can lead to ageism. Negative beliefs and pessimistic attitudes can increase the rate at which ability is lost and disability develops.

Sir Gray was knighted in 2005 for his contributions to the health service, developing Britain’s breast, cervical, maternal and child screening programmes, creating the national library for health, Cochrane collaboration and he is currently the director of the optimal ageing programme.