KINE 3350 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Depth Perception, Disorganized Schizophrenia, Knee Replacement
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Old people don"t have the capability to perform the job (lack proficiency) Some provinces still have the mandatory retirement age of 65. Creates an opportunity for new ideas at the workplace. Senior employees have the highest salary level. Using the health plan and life insurance. More cost effective to hire someone young workers and pay them less. Working seniors pay taxes and helping the economy rather than only taking all the benefits. Canada needs the old work force (needs their skills and knowledge) For old people, driving is very important (number one concern) for their independence, sociability, shopping, and medical needs. In ontario, we have 400 000 of the age of 75 and over drivers. They lose their sociability and become dependent. Driving a sign of freedom and independence for men and women. Very devastating for seniors to not be able to drive. After the age of 50, there is a decline in driving ability.