Examines work interests and needs of older African Americans within context of issues related to changing labor force in which workers aged 18 to 34 have become decreasing segment of workforce. Contends that occupational social work is appropriate field within profession to conduct proactive research and to address policy and program needs of…

Explores retirement and women, many of whom are economically insecure when they retire. Argues that, because of prevailing myth among women that they will be cared for in old age and fear of aging, women often do not aggressively plan for retirement. Contends that women's movement should begin to advocate for women's preparation for realities of…

Explores emergence of concepts of advantaged elder and feminization of poverty. Calls it paradox that society has simultaneously embraced these two concepts when elderly population, especially subpopulation of those who are very old, is overwhelmingly female. Examines theoretical shortcomings of both concepts and proposes broader model of economic…

Addresses some issues of a group of caregivers who are virtually ignored--the elderly who provide care rather than receive it. Contends elderly parents who care for disabled adult children may have needs slightly different from other caregivers. Concludes research is needed so that social workers can better serve these families. (Author/ABL)

As aging affects society increasingly, occupational social workers can benefit from gerontological research and practice in developing programs to help older employees counteract ageism, prepare for retirement, cope with health challenges, and reduce stress in family relations. The workplace is a convenient site for preventive and therapeutic…

Examines the effects of job displacement on older workers, and presents a conceptual rationale for addressing older workers' needs for appropriate social timing, external and internal continuity, and life coherence in their work lives. Urges further qualitative research to explore the empirical parameters of the effect of these notions on older…

Elderly black farm women are neglected segment of elderly population. Their self-reliance, mutual support, and rurality have helped keep them isolated and underserved. Ten such women recalled their productive lifestyles in oral-history interviews and described problems faced because of their advancing age, poor health, caregiving responsibilities,…