title: The older worker.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Human Services, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio 43403, USA.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Fulks
authors.forename: L F
authors.initials: LF
authors.lastname: Fallon
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology*; D004651:Employment / Q000592:standards* / Q000639:trends; D005260:Female; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012179:Retirement / Q000592:standards* / Q000639:trends; D014481:United States; D017132:Workplace