Management strategies for an aging work force.

1. The demographic shift to an aging population has significant societal and cultural implications that carry over into the workplace. 2. The occupational and environmental health nurse needs to be aware of the risks associated with the aging process including physiological changes of aging, comorbidities and chronic diseases, and psychosocial factors as well as the impact those risks may have on work ability. 3. Health management strategies for an aging worker population include developing an older worker profile, creative job accommodations, and training programs. 4. The occupational and environmental health nursing scope of practice will require significant change for the profession to take a proactive approach to address this workplace transformation.