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The aging work force--helping employees navigate midlife.

Diane Leggett1

  • 1Weber State University Ogden, UT, USA.

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|May 3, 2007
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The aging baby-boom generation presents unique workplace challenges. Occupational health nurses can support middle-aged employees through physical and psychological changes, aiding life transitions and retirement planning.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Gerontology
  • Workplace Demographics

Background:

  • The baby-boom generation is aging, leading to shifts in workplace demographics.
  • Middle-aged employees face significant physical and psychological changes.
  • Occupational health nurses are pivotal in supporting this demographic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the role of occupational health nurses in guiding middle-aged employees.
  • To address the physical and psychological changes experienced during midlife.
  • To emphasize workplace education for life transitions and retirement planning.

Main Methods:

  • Review of demographic trends and midlife changes.
  • Identification of the occupational health nurse's role in workplace assessments.

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  • Exploration of educational strategies for employee support.

    • Main Results:

    • Middle-aged employees experience normal age-related changes affecting work and life.
    • Annual workplace assessments can identify needs for support, counseling, or referrals.
    • Workplace education facilitates adjustment to relationship changes, health decisions, and retirement.

    Conclusions:

    • Occupational health nurses are essential in navigating midlife challenges for employees.
    • Proactive workplace support can foster growth and successful transitions.
    • Midlife represents a critical opportunity for personal and professional development planning.