title: The aging work force--helping employees navigate midlife.
abstract: The baby-boom generation is aging and workplace demographics are changing. Employees in this age group are now middle-aged. Occupational health nurses are in a unique position to guide these individuals through decisions that can affect the years ahead. Individuals in midlife may experience both physical and psychological changes, including changing physical appearance, decreased stamina, loss of family or friends, and altered vision. In the workplace, annual assessments can include evaluations to address normal changes, personal expectations, and needed support, counseling, or referrals. Middle-aged men and women are at a predictable turning point in life that offers an opportunity for growth. Education in the workplace can assist these individuals as they adjust to changes in relationships, make health care decisions, and plan for retirement.
authors.affiliation: Weber State University Ogden, UT, USA.
authors.forename: Diane
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Leggett
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology; D047649:Andropause / Q000502:physiology; D001294:Attitude to Health; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006379:Helping Behavior; D006801:Humans; D007063:Identity Crisis; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D008593:Menopause / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology; D008875:Middle Aged; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009785:Occupational Health Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D011158:Population Growth; D019529:Sexuality; D017132:Workplace / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000523:psychology