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Employee Perspectives: Exploring The Journey From Paid Work To Retirement Due Onset Of A Dementia, Catherine L. Andrew, Lyn Phillipson, Lynnaire M. Sheridan
Employee Perspectives: Exploring The Journey From Paid Work To Retirement Due Onset Of A Dementia, Catherine L. Andrew, Lyn Phillipson, Lynnaire M. Sheridan
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Abstract presented at the Occupational Therapy Australia 27th National Conference and Exhibition, 19-21 July 2017, Perth, Australia
Does Retirement Mean More Physical Activity? A Longitudinal Study, Xiaoqi Feng, Karen Croteau, Gregory Kolt, Thomas E. Astell-Burt
Does Retirement Mean More Physical Activity? A Longitudinal Study, Xiaoqi Feng, Karen Croteau, Gregory Kolt, Thomas E. Astell-Burt
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Background Evidence on physical activity (PA) and transitions out of full-time employment in middle-to-older age is mainly cross-sectional and focused upon retirement. The purpose was to examine trajectories in PA before and after transitions out of full-time employment. Methods Data were obtained for 5,754 people in full-time employment aged 50-75 from the US Health and Retirement Survey. Logistic regression was used to examine trajectories in twice-weekly participation in light, moderate and vigorous PA among those transitioning to part-time work, semi-retirement, full retirement, or economic inactivity due to disability, in comparison to those remaining in full-time employment. Results Twice weekly participation …