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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Occupational Health
  • Sociology of Work

Background:

  • The aged care sector faces workforce challenges, particularly with an aging workforce.
  • Mature age women constitute a significant demographic within this sector.
  • Understanding their work ability is crucial for retention and sector sustainability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the work ability of mature age women in Australia's aged care workforce.
  • To investigate the links between aging, work ability, and the intention to leave the sector.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was administered to 2721 mature age women in the aged care sector.
  • Logistic regression analysis was employed to examine the data.

Main Results:

  • Mature age women in Australian aged care exhibit high work ability, exceeding international benchmarks.
  • Work ability remains strong into their 50s and 60s, countering common stereotypes.
  • Work ability significantly predicts intention to leave within specific occupational groups.

Conclusions:

  • Findings contradict prevailing stereotypes regarding the work ability of older female workers in aged care.
  • The study supports the implementation of retention strategies focused on enhancing work ability, particularly for those with lower levels.