retirement as we know it is ?dead?: , page-5

Frantic
Good point about who would hire a 70 year old. It's easy to say that the retirement age should be lifted but even people in their 50's are constantly realising that they are not a favoured candidate. Also, I assume the Workers' Compensation Act has been over hauled:

http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx?ItemId=137762

As to your other point about not being concerned about the money but would like some work as a social outlet, maybe some voluntary work, a lot of organisations would welcome you. :))