Third Age

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Third Age

n
(Sociology) the Third Age old age, esp when viewed as an opportunity for travel, further education, etc
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This method of analysing data was followed when the third agers were likewise asked about their problems and challenges.
This section presents the range of wellness activities based on Hettler's six dimensions, and also the problems and challenges which third agers face in holding wellness activities.
Then why not come along and find out about the wide range of activities they have to offer 'third agers.' .' Refreshments will be available.
Where around 6pc of "Third Agers" are ready to have bash at setting up their own business in the South-west or the West Midlands, the figure halves to around 3pc in the North-east.
12: Third Agers: Something to givea moment of instant pleasure and joy.
Their ranks range from the so-called Third Agers, the first wave of Baby Boomers in their mid-40s and 50s, to what is generally defined as the older worker group, those aged 50 and up.
The Carnegie Third Age Programme was established in response to concerns about: the existence of wide-spread and unjustified age discrimination; the lack of choice for many in their third age; and wide disparities in the circumstances of third agers, with some having improving prospects but others quite the reverse.
Should they be called: oldies; third agers; fourth agers; senior citizens; seniors; old people; the elderly or just pensioners.
In an earlier version of the text communicated to me, the language and outlook of these earliest confessed 'Third Agers' of Cambridge was surveyed and criticized at some length, and of course critically demolished.
Third Agers) who wish to pursue interests or learn new skills.
The business is primarily targeted at established campers, looking for that bit extra, with other target markets being third agers, young professional groups, couples, weekenders, business and celebration events and family and friends' reunions.