title: Preparing the work force for retirement--the role of occupational health nurses.
abstract: As baby boomers reach retirement, the need to develop realistic plans is pressing. Recent political and social developments involving Social Security, savings accounts, and pensions indicate a need for greater self-sufficiency. The greatest challenges facing retirees are maintenance of self-sufficiency, productivity, generativity, and social satisfaction. Employers can optimize the investment in their work force by implementing policies and work practices that take advantage of the improved cognitive functions of aging workers despite their declining physical abilities. Occupational health nurses have the skills in policy development, regulatory issues, and ergonomic principles to advise corporate leaders. Occupational health nurses can organize and present retirement planning skills to the work force in a variety of formats and with targeted content.
authors.affiliation: OccuHealth, The Toledo Hospital/Promedica Health System, Toledo, OH, USA.
authors.forename: Pam
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Zinner
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D006801:Humans; D007255:Information Services; D020407:Internet; D008875:Middle Aged; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009785:Occupational Health Nursing; D012179:Retirement / Q000523:psychology; D012944:Social Support; D014481:United States