Blog Articles Posted in: Mental Health

Why are some working in their 60s, and is it good for their well-being?

Authors: Dr Giorgio Di Gessa, January 11 2018

Pension ages in the UK are rising from the traditional 65 for men and 60 for women, as people live longer. But why are some working past these ages, and is this good for their well-being? Dr Giorgio Di Gessa from King’s College London and colleagues have investigated why some work beyond state pension age… Read more »

Health effects of working beyond State Pension Age in England

Authors: Dr Giorgio Di Gessa, Dr Laurie M Corna, Dr Loretta G. Platts, Dr Diana Worts, Professor Peggy McDonough, Professor Amanda Sacker, Professor Debora Price, Professor Karen Glaser, February 3 2017

New publication on the IUSSP news magazine, which disseminates in rigorous but plain language scientific findings from demographic research carried out all over the world. Health effects of working beyond State Pension Age in England

Mental health needs of “baby boomers” (50- 70 year olds) covered in new report from England’s Chief Medical Officer

Authors: Professor Robert Stewart, Dr Gayan Perera, December 15 2016

Professor Dame Sally Davies, the Chief Medical Officer for England, has focused on the health of people aged between 50 and 70 – often called the ‘baby boomers’ – in her latest annual report on the state of the public’s health. The report, titled ‘Baby Boomers: Fit for the Future’, covers topics such as the… Read more »

Early Findings from the WHERL project: Work, Health, Retirement and the Lifecourse

Authors: Professor Debora Price, May 5 2016

The WHERL project (Work, Health, Retirement and the Lifecourse) is a three year interdisciplinary consortium funded by the Medical Research Council and the Economic and Social Research Council under the Lifelong Health and Wellbeing (LLHW) programme.  Teams from The Institute of Gerontology at King’s College London, the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King’s… Read more »