Welcome to 2025, or rather good luck, as it seems like a year with may problems ahead.

This is my personal blog and does not represent wise age but it does reflect my knowledge, experience and commitment towards informing  people about the problems faced and the benefits offered by older people ( 50+) and tries to represent older people's interests in matters and debates around age and ageism.

Firstly a big up for the contribution we older people make to the economy and society, which is often overlooked in the media and Parliament where the costs and problems of an ageing society are discussed.

Up to State Retirment Age there are over 70% of over 50s in employment or self employment, offering our wisdom and experience to business and staff alike. There would be more ( 10% more under 50s are in employment) if it were not for the ageism from employers and especially recruitment agencies , feeding on myths and prejudices widely spread by the media.

After SRA there are still over 1.2 million people in work, though many are part time. The reasons for this are both because many people want to and enjoy their work but more because they are forced to through economic necessity.

On top of this fgure over 50% of all carers ( mostly but not exclusively women) are over 50, many either on  very limited carers allowance or totally unpaid. They care for their children, dsabled members of their fmilies, grandchildren and also their own parents or partners.

Finally those who are retired make up the bulk of volunteers and without them the majority of voluntary agencies and charities would fold.

More positive news about older working people and the problems we face later