In nationally representative research, carried out over 4 weeks of telephone interviews across the UK, 60% of respondents (without a dementia diagnosis) agree with the statement “dementia is a cause of death”.
New Ipsos research undertaken for BUPA explores attitudes and opinions about an aging population and workforce, among the general public and senior HR executives.
Findings from an Ipsos survey on behalf of Help the Aged and BT suggest that older people are keen to embrace new technology, with over two-fifths (44%) of those aged 65 and over owning a mobile phone, and a quarter (26%) recognising that new technology will help them to remain independent in their home as they get older. Contrary to the stereotype of older people being out of touch with technology, the research suggests that many among the older generations can, and would like to, benefit from it but are being held back because they don't know how to use it or haven't been taught (20%). A third (31%) are concerned that technology is complicated and confusing.
On behalf of Help the Aged, MORI Social Research Institute conducted research among 18-54 year old full-time and part-time working adults. A quantitative survey was conducted across the UK to assess public opinion about pensioner lifestyles, and awareness of pension-related issues.
Healthcare is the key issue for pensioners, as for the electorate as a whole, in deciding which party to vote for at the forthcoming general election, according to a MORI survey for Help the Aged. Three in five 65+ year olds ranked it first, followed by pensions (56%) and law and order (53%).
A quarter of people over the age of 65 (26%) say they may change their mind about which party to support before they vote in the expected General Election later this year, according to new MORI research released today by Help the Aged.
The importance of having family and friends around, and being able to live independently, increases with age according to new research from the MORI Social Research Institute. The project also shows that being financially comfortable becomes less important as one grows older.
According to new research conducted by MORI for the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF), the rate of closure of private sector final salary schemes has slowed considerably. In the 2004 survey it is reported that 10% of such schemes have been closed in the past 12 months, a figure less than half that seen in 2003 (26%) and similar to the level of 2001. The suggestion is that most of those final salary schemes that are likely to close to new members have now done so.
People in Britain are critical of this Government's record on tackling pensioner poverty, with the majority saying that the Government has not tackled pensioner poverty well. Six in ten express this view, while one in five is positive about the Government's handling of it, and one in five is undecided.
The good news - Britain's employees are optimistic that they will enjoy a stable and secure retirement receiving at least half of their pre-retirement income. The majority even expect to retire more than five years before normal retirement age.
