Ageing and Society, 25(2), March 2005, pp.181-195.
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Most adults do not achieve the levels of physical activity currently recommended for a healthy lifestyle. Population surveys suggest that there is a linear decline of activity levels with age, yet physical activity has many health benefits for older adults. If these are to be more widely adopted among older people, health policy and promotion require an understanding of the factors that influence decreasing activity with age. This study examined the patterns of physical activity of 699 participants in the West of Scotland Twenty-07 Study who were aged 60 years when interviewed in 1991 and followed up four to five years later. It examined the factors that influenced whether or not the subjects achieved currently recommended levels of activity, by applying random effects models with a seasonal adjustment. It was found that higher levels of physical activity associated with a healthier lifestyle, and that socio-economic factors played a minor role in determining the level of physical activity. A substantial amount of physical activity occurred at work but was lost by those who had retired, for while those who were not working were more physically active at home or at leisure than those in work, the majority of the sample did too little physical activity outside work to compensate for the loss of work-based activity. One conclusion is that health promotion initiatives that encourage people to become more physically active should be targeted at those who are about to retire.
Most adults do not achieve the levels of physical activity currently recommended for a healthy lifestyle. Population surveys suggest that there is a linear decline of activity levels with age, yet physical activity has many health benefits for older adults. If these are to be more widely adopted among older people, health policy and promotion require an understanding of the factors that influence decreasing activity with age. This study examined the patterns of physical activity of 699 participants in the West of Scotland Twenty-07 Study who were aged 60 years when interviewed in 1991 and followed up four to five years later. It examined the factors that influenced whether or not the subjects achieved currently recommended levels of activity, by applying random effects models with a seasonal adjustment. It was found that higher levels of physical activity associated with a healthier lifestyle, and that socio-economic factors played a minor role in determining the level of physical activity. A substantial amount of physical activity occurred at work but was lost by those who had retired, for while those who were not working were more physically active at home or at leisure than those in work, the majority of the sample did too little physical activity outside work to compensate for the loss of work-based activity. One conclusion is that health promotion initiatives that encourage people to become more physically active should be targeted at those who are about to retire.
Subject terms:
life style, physical exercise, retirement, ageing, health education;
This Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) document details 6 positive responses to public consultation (DWP website, 01/02/2010-12/03/2010) of the draft Social Security (Exemption from Claiming Retirement Pension) Regulations 2010, due to become active on 01/11/2010. The draft allows DWP to contact certain customers prior to retirement age, for example, to continue payments without them needing
This Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) document details 6 positive responses to public consultation (DWP website, 01/02/2010-12/03/2010) of the draft Social Security (Exemption from Claiming Retirement Pension) Regulations 2010, due to become active on 01/11/2010. The draft allows DWP to contact certain customers prior to retirement age, for example, to continue payments without them needing to formally claim and to put off their pension claim and continue on Working Age benefit. DWP received responses from the, Scottish Council on Deafness (SCOD), Citizens Advice Bureau (Wales), Unite Federation, Durham County Council in England, Age Concern and Help the Aged, and Low Incomes Tax Reform Group. Government responses to the main points made by these respondents are detailed, but are not an authoritative interpretation of the law (only possible by the Court) and cannot be used for legal advice. For example, SCOD asked about provisions for deaf people regarding the proposed, pre-retirement communications, and confirmation that proactive contact and informed choice conversations, using British Sign Language, and Braille for the deaf-blind, with trained DWP staff have been trialled successfully, is given. Responses to discussions on the draft at the DWP Policy and Strategy Forum are also reflected upon in this document.
Subject terms:
older people, retirement, state retirement pensions, adults, consultation, employment, government departments;
During the 1990s, the British population has been urged by government and financial institutions to make more personal preparation for retirement and to begin doing so while they are still relatively young. This article, set within a wider analysis of people's long-term planning behaviour, investigates the extent to which a sample of the general planning behaviour, investigates the extent to which a sample of the general population of Kirkcaldy in Scotland, mostly aged between 30 and 49, has given thought to the question of retirement, feels they have made financial preparation for it, and also how comfortable they expect retirement to be. The study concludes planning for retirement must be seen as part of planning as a whole, and that the propensity to plan is the outcome of a complex
During the 1990s, the British population has been urged by government and financial institutions to make more personal preparation for retirement and to begin doing so while they are still relatively young. This article, set within a wider analysis of people's long-term planning behaviour, investigates the extent to which a sample of the general planning behaviour, investigates the extent to which a sample of the general population of Kirkcaldy in Scotland, mostly aged between 30 and 49, has given thought to the question of retirement, feels they have made financial preparation for it, and also how comfortable they expect retirement to be. The study concludes planning for retirement must be seen as part of planning as a whole, and that the propensity to plan is the outcome of a complex web or material, social, cultural and psychological factors.
Practical text aimed at older people considering a move to sheltered housing, to help them come to the best decision. Includes a questionnaire to aid the decision making process.
Practical text aimed at older people considering a move to sheltered housing, to help them come to the best decision. Includes a questionnaire to aid the decision making process.
Subject terms:
housing, older people, residential care, retirement, sheltered housing, decision making;
Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 7(4), December 2010, pp.295-301.
Publisher:
Wiley
The structuring of daytime activities for older people with intellectual disabilities is often at odds with the views or needs of the people involved with these activities. The aim of this study was to understand the perceptions of people with intellectual disability with respect to the mandatory retirement from attending day centres. The participants were drawn from two Scottish local authorities, where local policy dictates that when an adult reaches the age of 65 they must retire from day services. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 adults aged 41 to 64 and the resultant transcripts subjected to interpretive phenomenological analysis. Five themes emerged from the analysis: the importance of activity; the day centre as a social hub; confusion concerning retirement; desire for continuity; and the value of independence. The adults placed great value on participation in daytime activity and on attendance at local authority-run day centres. They wished to remain active well into old age and wished to contribute to their local communities. Disconcertingly, the participants highlighted the difficulties with their understanding of retirement and those who demonstrated a level
The structuring of daytime activities for older people with intellectual disabilities is often at odds with the views or needs of the people involved with these activities. The aim of this study was to understand the perceptions of people with intellectual disability with respect to the mandatory retirement from attending day centres. The participants were drawn from two Scottish local authorities, where local policy dictates that when an adult reaches the age of 65 they must retire from day services. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 adults aged 41 to 64 and the resultant transcripts subjected to interpretive phenomenological analysis. Five themes emerged from the analysis: the importance of activity; the day centre as a social hub; confusion concerning retirement; desire for continuity; and the value of independence. The adults placed great value on participation in daytime activity and on attendance at local authority-run day centres. They wished to remain active well into old age and wished to contribute to their local communities. Disconcertingly, the participants highlighted the difficulties with their understanding of retirement and those who demonstrated a level of understanding felt that they had a disconnected role in the process. The article suggests that the provision of daytime activity for older people with intellectual disabilities should be scrutinised closely with respect to what people do as retirees and how they prepare for a change in lifestyle.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, older people, policy, retirement, user views, ageing, day centres, day services;
... the job; redundancy when a job is no longer needed; retirement when the employee has reached a particular age; after an employee has stopped working for an employer and, for example, asks for a reference. In addition the guide provides information about when an employer is responsible for what other people do, such as their employees; information about an employer’s duty to make reasonable adjustments
This guide is one of a series written by the Equality and Human Rights Commission which aim to support the introduction of the Equality Act 2010. The guidance applies to England, Scotland and Wales. This guide sets out employees’ rights to equality at work in the following circumstances: dismissal, whether for misconduct or because the employer considers the employee is no longer able to do the job; redundancy when a job is no longer needed; retirement when the employee has reached a particular age; after an employee has stopped working for an employer and, for example, asks for a reference. In addition the guide provides information about when an employer is responsible for what other people do, such as their employees; information about an employer’s duty to make reasonable adjustments to remove barriers for disabled people; and advice on what an employee should do if they believe they have been discriminated against. Information on where to find more advice and support is also provided.
Subject terms:
retirement, rights, termination of employment, discrimination, employment, employment law, equal opportunities, government policy;