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Retirement's Mental Health Effects: Income, Age, and Job Type Matter

9/30/2025

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Retirement's Health Impact

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh show retirement's mental-health impact varies by income, job type, and retirement age.
In Brazil, the aging population is projected to double by 2040, prompting reforms in social protection and health systems.
Intergenerational programs in Ottawa aim to improve life for seniors with dementia by connecting them with children, showing early positive results.

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Ehlman Advocates Aging

Dr. Katie Ehlman is the Judith A. Sugar Endowed Professor in Gerontology at the University of Nevada, Reno.
She aims to improve older adults' lives through education and research on age-friendly healthcare and dementia care.
She emphasizes shared spaces for older adults, addresses healthcare workforce shortages and ageism, inspired by Dr. Sugar.

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Retirement's Health Impact

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh show retirement's mental-health impact varies by income, job type, and retirement age.
In Brazil, the aging population is projected to double by 2040, prompting reforms in social protection and health systems.
Intergenerational programs in Ottawa aim to improve life for seniors with dementia by connecting them with children, showing early positive results.

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