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A new study released today charts the contribution of older people to society in Ireland today.
The Irish LongituDinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) is the most detailed study on ageing ever undertaken in Ireland. This ground-breaking study looks at the health, lifestyles and financial situation of 8,000 to 10,000 people as they grow older, and sees how their circumstances change over a 10 year period.
Among the key findings are the following:
- One in five older people aged 65-74 do voluntary work at least once a week or more
- Participation in formal organised activities, including volunteering, is greatest among older adults with high levels of education.
- Similar proportions of older men and women (around 10%) are engaged in highintensity voluntary work.
For more information about the TILDA study please see their website .
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