The older worker
Fulks, J.S.; Fallon, L.F.
Occupational Medicine 16(3): 501-7 V
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0885-114X PMID: 11401794 Document Number: 528279
About one person in eight remains employed past 65, the average age for retirement in the U.S. These persons tend to be highly reliable. They can adapt and learn new technology, but may require extra time to do so. Older workers have particular needs in the workplace due to physiological changes that accompany aging. They may require more lighting, and they may have decreased mobility, physical strength, and dexterity. These factors often have no impact on their ability to accomplish job duties. This chapter underscores the significant contributions that older workers often provide, and also addresses retirement planning.