title: Focus on the aging worker.
abstract: This article discusses select characteristics of the aging work force, health-related issues that can impact work productivity, and strategies and resources that can foster a more productive work environment. The older work force is vital to the future of the U.S. economy. Employers should recognize the value of older workers. Occupational health nurses can assist older workers in maintaining and optimizing their health.
authors.affiliation: School of Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7502, USA. rogersb@email.unc.edu
authors.forename: Bonnie
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Rogers
authors.forename: Jill
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Marshall
authors.forename: Kerry
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Garth
authors.forename: Dawn
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Mopkins
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Remington
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Siemering
authors.forename: Jody
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Spivey
mesh_terms: D000375:Aging; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D004651:Employment / Q000706:statistics & numerical data* / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D016272:Occupational Health / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D009785:Occupational Health Nursing / Q000379:methods / Q000706:statistics & numerical data* / Q000639:trends*; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology