https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm20vyxppneoAs Trump turns 80, what's it really like to work as an octogenarian?
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A new phase of life
The percentage of those 65 and older who are in the US workforce has quadrupled since the mid-1980s, according to Pew, with about 19% of the age group holding a job.
They work in a range of positions, including high-powered jobs like lawmakers, presidents and company executives. This year, 24 members of Congress were older than 80, including Senator Chuck Grassley, the oldest lawmaker at age 92.
Several factors may be leading more people to work into their later years, ageing experts said. For one, more people have access to health care, meaning more Americans are making it to their 80s.
For some, the move may be financially necessary, as the cost of living in the US continues to rise. A recent survey conducted by Indeed Flex, a job search site, says almost 30% of retirees are considering part time or temporary work. Over 60% of those who are say the rising cost of living is a factor. But about half also attribute it to a desire for more social interaction.