title: Health promotion strategies for the "Boomer" generation: wellness for the mature worker.
abstract: Subsequent to World War II some 78 million individuals were birthed by parents striving to return to a normal life. THis group has been labeled the "Baby Boom" generation and as "Boomers" in a short form moniker. This group has continued to dominate the demographics of the U.S. as they move through their life span. Worksite and health plan Wellness efforts need to address some of the unique characteristics and needs of this multi-generational group in order to assure their active engagement in Wellness programming and Wellness-oriented lifestyles. Maturing employees that belong to this group represent a challenge to employers that will require special consideration in physical and psychosocial work arrangements, health management programming and options for updating professional training.
authors.affiliation: Ingenix, Eden Prairie, MN, USA.
authors.forename: Shirley
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Musich
authors.forename: Timothy
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: McDonald
authors.forename: Larry S
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Chapman
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000375:Aging; D001290:Attitude; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004651:Employment / Q000639:trends*; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009786:Occupational Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011157:Population Dynamics; D016730:Program Development; D011788:Quality of Life; D012179:Retirement / Q000639:trends; D012307:Risk Factors; D014938:Work Capacity Evaluation; D016526:Workload