Active ageing is the process of optimizing opportunities for health, participation and security
in order to enhance quality of life as people age.Active ageing allows people to realize their potential for physical, social, and mental well-being throughout the life course and to participate in society, while providing them with adequate protection, security and care when they need.” The definition strongly associates with the well-being of individuals. However, the wellbeing of persons is not only an individual luxury, but has an ultimate societal dimension in terms of an increase in labour market participation and a decrease of health care expenditures, for instance.