Professor Kaare Christensen, of the Danish Ageing Research Center at the University of Southern Denmark, leads the study and believes that the increase in life span shows no signs of slowing down.

In 1950 the probability of surviving to between 80 and 90 years of age was approximately 15-16% for women and 12% for men. In 2002, these figures have risen to 37% for women and 25% for men and look to continue upwards.

The study even mentions a possible new addition to the stages of life that we are used to. Splitting old age in to ‘young old age’ and ‘old old age’.

The department of Health said rising life expectancy would have an impact on the future of England. This includes funding care services as well as every day life.

Surely now, with life expectancy rising to a record high, it is time to look after our homes, and ourselves, more than ever?

Having energy efficient double glazing windows fitted is one way to enjoy your home for years to come . They will keep heating bills low and help the environment by reducing CO2 emissions. uPVC Windows will not rot or warp and come with long term guarantees.

And why not enjoy these 100 years in comfort? As retirement will be a very large span of life.

Conservatories are a great addition to any home, offering a tailor made extension – allowing you to use it for nearly any purpose, whether it be a social area, a relaxing place to watch nature, or even a games room.

With more time to look forward to, enjoy life in comfort and security with a beautiful home fitted with double glazing windows and a conservatory supplied by a Conservatory Outlet dealer today.

The historical development of conservatories is connected to the progress made in the manufacture of flat glass over the last two hundred years. Conservatories first appeared during the Victorian era of 19th Century Europe. At the time they were used for conserving botanical treasures from around the world. They were a method of displaying social status in a class system.

Today the role of the conservatory has changed. A consumer can select a wide variety of material such as aluminium, uPVC, hardwood, treated softwood and other styles. Developments in the technology of glass has also contributed to the popularity of today’s conservatories. Double glazing has virtually eliminated the condensation that was inevitable with the older single-glazed conservatories. The low-E glass guarantees an excellent level of thermal efficiency and special coated glass helps control solar rays.

A conservatory is very convenient to use, easy to maintain and fast to construct, taking approximately two weeks, and offering a fantastic extension to any home.

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Don’t do it Yourself!

The latest figures from SAGA show that one in ten over 50 have tried to tackle a major home improvement project themselves. With a third of them injuring themselves during the work.

Andrew Leech, managing director at the National Home Improvement Council, said that such jobs should be left to the experts.

“There are certain things which the average DIY person can do without any problem at all, but if they are talking about major projects such as roofing, plumbing, electrical installations and so on, then really they should involve a professional.”

“Not only from the point of view of getting the job done well, but also from a safety point of view too.”

Conservatories and Double Glazing uPVC Windows in particular should be installed by professionals.