![The 5 Pillars of Longevity: What You Need to Know](https://longtermliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/1200X628LTL_4.png)
For the first time in human history, we have a greater percentage of the global population over age 65 than under the age of 5. While life expectancy based on medical history has thus far been a primary factor in determining potential for longevity, as we move away from traditional institutional care into community/ home-based care, there will be more emphasis on the Five Pillars of Longevity, as they relate to long term care.