Retirement 'harmful to health', study says

[Northerner]

Retirement has a detrimental impact on mental and physical health, a new study has found.

The study, published by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), a think tank, found that retirement results in a "drastic decline in health" in the medium and long term.

The IEA said the study suggests people should work for longer for health as well as economic reasons.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22550536

 

[suziepoo]

Perhaps it's due to the change in routine? We're so used to getting up, going to work etc that people can get bored and lost when they retire.
I told one of my former colleagues to get plenty of hobbies for when he retired!
Personally, I'm thinking about doing a degree when I retire (if I'm lucky enough to get there!!) 🙄

 

[LeeLee]

A friend's Mum decided that on retirement after a long working life and bringing up 9 children, she would sit in her chair and let everyone wait on her for a change. She only managed a few months before heart failure developed and that was the beginning of a slow terminal decline. If I can ever afford to retire (or win the lottery), I'll volunteer for the local League of Friends!

 

[Austin Mini]

Ive been retired for nearly two years now and Im much bussier retired than when I worked for my living. I just dont have enough hours in the day.