Citation

Thomas EA, Cadogan MP. J. Gerontol. Nurs. 2012; 38(9): 9-12.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Healio)

DOI

10.3928/00989134-20120807-02

PMID

22897127

Abstract

Many older adults are working beyond what was considered a "normal" retirement age in past generations. If work-related injury occurs, older adults may have increased vulnerabilities due to age and comorbid conditions not shared by their younger working peers. This article presents an individual example in which these vulnerabilities are explored, and unique processes within the work environment are noted. Awareness of the risks to older workers will aid clinicians in any setting to maximize prevention and management of co-morbidities that improve health status, function, and employment performance for older workers.

Language: en