An ergonomic approach to retirement and ageing

Advance planning and preparation for retirement organization are necessary for transitional ease, so that ageing persons are accepted as a normal and necessary community resource. Ageing people with increased leisure time perform useful voluntary work in which opportunities exist for study, activities and participation in mutual support groups. The needs of ageing people are similar to those of everyone but with some ergonomic intervention to supplement physical deficits. The interface between these needs and existing community caring service is considered. Adequate housing, accessibility to town facilities and transport, mobility and mental function, including decrements, are discussed. Recommendations are made for unification and funding of existing and desirable support services for ageing people. Inventories and check lists are included in the Appendices.