- A Bupa report reveals a growing number of people are working past retirement age to stave off dementia and loneliness, with one in three believing it helps them live longer.
- An expert said working later in life keeps people’s brains active, strengthening neurological pathways and potentially lowering the risk of conditions like Alzheimer's.
- Despite the perceived benefits, over a quarter of employees over 55 feel unsupported to remain in work, leading to 440,000 leaving their jobs annually.
- Sir Charlie Mayfield, leading the Keep Britain Working Review, stated that retaining pensioners makes good business sense and noted a 32 per cent increase in work-limiting health conditions among 50-64 year olds since 2019.
- With the state pension age set to rise, employers are encouraged to evolve workplace health strategies by offering flexible hours and private medical insurance to support an ageing workforce.
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