Move it: Staying active as we get older is vital to maintaining mental and physical health

Staying connected and active as we get older is vital to maintaining our mental and physical health, a top expert tells Marjorie Brennan.

COLIN MILNER is a man on a mission — to challenge preconceived notions about ageing and ensure older people are encouraged to lead active and productive lives. Milner, CEO of the International Council on Active Ageing, and a pioneer of the active-ageing industry in Canada and the US, says that while people are living for longer, it is key that they get the most out of those extra years.