Grey pride
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These orthopaedic boots are made for walking. Keystone -
Putting the fun in funicular: heading to the Schatzalp above Davos. Keystone -
A visit to Circus Knie. Keystone -
It takes two to try out the new Tango tram in Basel. Ex-press -
Going for a walk around the block with a wheeled walking frame. Keystone -
Black pudding and chips for lunch. Keystone -
Judging Miss Senior Citizen in an old people's home. Keystone -
Never too late to learn - a mature student at Zurich University. Keystone -
Young meets old for an Easter tradition. Keystone -
Pottering around in the garden. Keystone -
Exercising grey matter at "Jass", a traditional Swiss card game similar to bridge. Keystone -
After a session of water gymnastics. Keystone -
Warming down after an ice hockey match. Keystone -
A leisurely afternoon at home. Keystone -
"Checkmate!" Keystone -
Many old people find solace in religion. Keystone
Switzerland's older generation in its golden years.
This content was published on February 10, 2010
With life expectancy increasing, the time after retirement has a new importance. Day trips, sports and leisure are all part of pensioners' daily lives. (Editor: Salome Weber, pictures: Ex-press/Keystone)
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