Aging, disability, and employment

Aging, disability, and employment

The older population is one of the fastest growing age cohorts in the United States. This population has a higher incidence of disabling conditions than does the younger population. Many older adults may wish to be employed due to economic or personal reasons. This desire to work is consistent with...

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Veröffentlicht in:Work (Reading, Mass.) Mass.), 2008-01, Vol.31 (3), p.337-344
Hauptverfasser: Kampfe, Charlene M., Wadsworth, John S., Mamboleo, George I., Schonbrun, Staci L.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Aging
Disability
Disabled Persons
Employment
Humans
Middle Aged
Occupational health
Older workers
Population
Studies
United States
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Zusammenfassung:The older population is one of the fastest growing age cohorts in the United States. This population has a higher incidence of disabling conditions than does the younger population. Many older adults may wish to be employed due to economic or personal reasons. This desire to work is consistent with the general older population's perspective on work, however certain barriers to employment exist for this group. Special considerations regarding employment are discussed.
ISSN:1051-9815
1875-9270
DOI:10.3233/WOR-2008-00788