Work and the Older Person: Increasing Longevity and Weil-Being

摘要

Hunt and Wolverson's (2015) Work and the Older Person: Increasing Longevity and Weil-Being examines the relationship between age and work. More specifically, this text explores how the occupation of work during older adulthood can improve self-esteem and purposeful living, thereby increasing the quality and longevity of one's life. Authors identify the choices, challenges, and frustrations that older adults face in maintaining an active lifestyle as it relates to the worker role. Each chapter uses personal narratives of older workers to support the authors' points and provides promising perspectives related to maintaining a rewarding lifestyle after retirement.