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Non-formal (additional) Aid resources

“Do not eat on your own”

...according to the Pew Charitable Trust survey, 31% of retired women and 40% of men said they
worked part-time because they wanted to do so.

For some, the desire to get a part-time job is about not wanting to sit around and do nothing.
Longer life expectancies have brought about what some call a reimagining of later life that
concentrates more on being active than on relaxing and taking it easy. “

"The Rise of the Semi-Retired Life." 487
Investopedia" (November 2019)
Probasco, Jim.
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Want to enjoy a longer, happier life? Just keep on working
“ Life expectancy is rising but Britons are being encouraged to retire early. That's both ridiculous

and costly, says an expert
People aged 70 or over made up 7.8% of the UK population in 1966. A century later that figure
will almost triple to 21.3%

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Life expectancy varies significantly across the planet. The lowest – 46 years – is found in the
Central African Republic and many others at the bottom of the league are also found in Africa.”
"Want to Enjoy a Longer, Happier Life? Just Keep on Working" 488
The Guardian.

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Retirement is likely to change our position in society, so how do we cope with the effects of
this?
“ Finding a new role and being socially active after retirement is important, whether it is looking
after grandchildren, part-time employment, voluntary work, travelling or spending time with

family.
Goals in life and a sense of purpose seem to have health benefits

Working full time or volunteering beyond retirement age helps maintain functional health –
according to a study in the US. While a 2014 review of 73 research studies found a recurring
association between volunteering and reduced symptoms of depression, better self reported

health and longer life.”
"Successful Retirement:Staying Healthy" 489
AgeWatch
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“ The current review systematically addresses our ongoing research into the impact of finding
purpose, considering its importance from a developmental lens. Regarding psychological well-

being, our past work has shown that higher sense of purpose levels relates to greater life