Could helping older adults stay in work or get new jobs after retirement relieve pressure on the NHS? New research in he US suggests the answer is a fairly resounding yes. The University of Michigan’s National Poll on Healthy Ageing show that two thirds (67%) of Americans over 50 say work has a positive impact on their physical health. Almost one in five (18%) and 49% respectively say it is very of somewhat beneficial. The remaining third (33%) say it has a negative effect. Looking deeper, the research shows the proportion of 65s reporting positive benefits was greater than those in between 50 and 64 (33% against 14%). And nearly three quarters (71%%) of all over 50s in work say it keeps them physically active while an overwhelming 78% feel it is good for their overall well being.
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