1. The Elderly ‘ Differences in Wealth and Lifestyles ’ Today we will : 1.Learn about the different lifestyles of the elderly population.

2. Woopies and Glams Well Off Older People/G reying Leisured Affluent Middle-Aged Private pensions, shares, insurance, savings, real estate, left money. Grey Pound? Eat out, take holidays abroad, exercise. Companies target market is pensioners – SAGA holidays, home appliances.

3. Other side of the Story…. People who struggle in their older years usually didn ’ t make the same decisions as Woopies and Glams. Manual workers, part-time workers, out of work a lot. No savings, rely on the state pension. Council / rented property. Worse health problems, poor diet.

4. Social Classes Professional – accountant, lawyer, doctor. Intermediate – Manager, nurse, teacher. Skilled non manual – clerical, shop assistant. Skilled manual – trades man. Partly skilled – bar worker, postman. Unskilled – cleaner, KP, labourer.

5. Social Class Differences… Elderly people who were professionals or in the top social classes are more likely to be educated well and have had a better standard of living. This means they have better health. They eat healthier, a lower percentage smoke and drink and more take part in activities to keep them fit.

6. Economic Some elderly people rely on State Pensions and Pension Credits. Others have access to: –Occupational pensions –Private pension –Stakeholder pension –Savings

7. Social Some elderly live alone while others live with partners. Some have better health than others – health Some have planned activities for their retirement.