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Baby boomers now represent an aging population group at risk of the diseases of older age. Their relatively high education, amongst other attributes, means that they can make a significant contribution to the work force beyond the statutory retirement age. On an individual level, potential health benefits may motivate them to pursue encore careers. We review some of the evidence supporting such a trend.

Original publication

DOI

10.1016/j.maturitas.2014.02.005

Type

Journal article

Journal

Maturitas

Publication Date

05/2014

Volume

78

Pages

8 - 10

Addresses

Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Warneford Hospital, Oxford OX3 7JX, UK.

Keywords

Humans, Family Characteristics, Population Growth, Aging, Retirement, Health, Employment