Work And The Older Person Increasing Longevity And Wellbeing

Part exploration part knowledge building and part narration Work and the Older Person: Increasing Longevity and Well-Being draws on the latest research from a variety of disciplines and resources to paint a complete picture of productivity in old age. Dr. Linda A. Hunt and Caroline E. Wolverson along with 11 contributors discuss the relationship between work and aging and highlight the importance of working into old age. Each chapter of Work and the Older Person focuses on narratives from older workers that support the evidence presented with personal stories. These stories illustrate the opportunities challenges frustrations and choices that older people face in maintaining a productive lifestyle. Simultaneously the text highlights current events and the economy largely within Western societies and discusses the struggle some countries have supplying the financial benefits paid to retirees. Overall the text shows how working into old age can contribute to longevity and greater quality of life. Occupational therapists occupational therapy assistants gerontologists social workers psychologists and those working with older people in the health and social care sector will appreciate the inspiring accounts from older workers discussing how work contributes to their self-identity quality of life health and well-being. Work and the Older Person: Increasing Longevity and Well-Being shows how engaging in occupations brings purpose to people’s lives. The text will be of value to all professionals working with older adults as well as older adults themselves looking to maintain a productive lifestyle. |Work and the Older Person Increasing Longevity and Wellbeing