Affiliations: Department of SERSP, The University of Arizona,
Tucson, AZ, USA | Department of CRSD, The University of Iowa, Iowa City,
IA, USA | Labor Market Consulting, Tucson, AZ, USA
Note: [] Address for correspondence: Charlene M. Kampfe, The University
of Arizona, Department of SERSP, College of Education, 1430 E. 2nd, Room 412,
P.O. Box 210069, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA. Tel.: +1 520 621 5166; Fax: +1 520 621
3821; E-mail: ckampfe@uarizona.edu
Abstract: The older population is one of the fastest growing age cohorts in
the United States. This population has a higher incidence of disabling
conditions than does the younger population. Many older adults may wish to be
employed due to economic or personal reasons. This desire to work is consistent
with the general older population's perspective on work, however certain
barriers to employment exist for this group. Special considerations regarding
employment are discussed.
