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• Rather than inevitable decline in interest in life, older people tend to adjust to the ageing process – based on the assumption that social and psychological needs of older people remain the same.
• Older people may need to adjust to changes in health/mobility but many people’s needs can be satisfied by taking on new roles following retirement
• Many older people look forward to retirement, as they see it as an opportunity to learn new things or make new friends.
• Those who remain physically and socially active reduce their risk of illness and increase longevity and wellbeing.
• This theory overlooks inequalities in health and economics that hinders the ability for people to engage in such activities.