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[Aging and technology: physical condition in a post-industrial society]
1Département de médecine préventive, Université de Toronto, Canada.
Canadian Journal of Public Health = Revue Canadienne De Sante Publique
|September 1, 1990
Summary
Compulsory retirement at 65 may be discriminatory. Evaluating biological age and physical capacity can help identify older workers fit for continued employment.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Occupational Health
- Human Performance
Context:
- Mandatory retirement ages, typically 65, are increasingly questioned as potentially discriminatory.
- The aging process impacts work performance variably, especially in physically demanding jobs.
- Many individuals over 65 remain capable of moderate work, particularly if physically active.
Purpose:
- To review occupational aspects related to compulsory retirement.
- To explore methods for evaluating work performance and functional capacity in older adults.
- To discuss the implications of biological age versus chronological age in retirement decisions.
Summary:
- This review examines work performance evaluation and functional capacity enhancement programs for older workers facing compulsory retirement.
- It highlights that while aging can affect performance, physical activity sustains capability in many individuals past 65.
- Biological age, assessed through health hazard appraisal and physical condition measures (aerobic power, strength, reaction time), is proposed as a criterion for individual retirement assessments.
Impact:
- Suggests a more individualized approach to retirement, moving beyond a fixed age.
- Recommends incorporating health and physical assessments into retirement evaluations.
- Advocates for policies that support continued gainful employment for capable older adults, promoting workforce participation and well-being.
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