Elderly Patients Prolonging Age By Exercising

The video discusses the increasing need for surgery as people age, highlighting Kenneth Worden's story of being initially denied surgery due to age discrimination. Despite being told his condition was untreatable, Kenneth's daughter advocated for him, leading to successful surgery and a return to an active lifestyle. The video presents statistics showing a decline in surgery rates for older age groups and emphasizes efforts by the Royal College of Surgeons to combat age discrimination, ensuring healthcare decisions are based on patient needs rather than age.

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