This document discusses supporting an aging society and the importance of doing so. It notes that the average life expectancy for males in the UK will increase from 79 to 94 years old from 2016 to 2039, and for females from 83 to 96 years over the same period. The document also highlights tools and workshops that can be provided to support older workers, such as planning for the future, dementia awareness, and advice leaflets. Finally, it emphasizes the importance of keeping healthy in retirement and managing the significant increase in free time that comes with not working.

1. SUPPORTING AN AGEING
SOCIETY
Brian Sloan
Managing Director, Age Scotland Commercial
Enterprises

2. WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
2016 2039
Males 79 94
Females 83 96
Office for National Statistics

3. WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
2004 2010 2014 2039
Males 63.8 64.6 64.7 75(est)
Females 61.2 62.3 63.1 75(est)
Aims to dramatically raise the state pension age may cause this to increase by as
much as six months every year.
Office for National Statistics

4. WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
Office for National Statistics

6. THE TOOLS WE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH
Planning for Your Future Workshops
Age Awareness Workshops
The Importance of Physical Activity
Early Stage Dementia Workshops
Free Information and Advice leaflets
Helpline

7. OLDER WORKERS – SUPPORT IN THE WORKPLACE?
CIPD 2011 – Survey of 2000 workers
Training Over 65: 51% received no training for 3 years – 32% across all ages
Appraisals Over 65: 47% received a formal appraisal – 62% across all ages
Physical ability 28% of older workers said it had declined a lot, 51% a little
Three quarters said their employer had made no adjustments
Physical health Over 65: 69% either good or very good health – 64% across all ages
Mental health Over 65: 91% either good or very good – 74% across all ages

8. WHEN YOU START THINKING ABOUT
RETIREMENT… How will I spend
an extra 40 – 50
hours per week?
Can I afford the
sort of
retirement I want
to have?
I might miss the
routine and
structure of work
How will it affect
my relationships?

9. LOTS
OF
FREE
TIME!

10. KEEPING HEALTHY

11. THANK YOU