Introduction --;Active ageing: origins and resurgence --;The EU's active ageing agenda --;Group I: The vanguards- consolidating their position beyond Stockholm --;Group II: Surpassing Stockholm --;Group III: Below Stockholm but approaching fast --;Group IV: The laggards-slow progress towards Stockholm.
This book explores the adoption of 'active ageing' policies by EU15 nations and the impact on older peoples' work and retirement policy options. Policies examined include unemployment benefits, active labour market policies, partial pension receipt, pension principles, early retirement and incentives for deferral.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS -- Abuse -- Elder Abuse.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS -- Eldercare.
Older people -- Government policy -- European Union countries.