Greater Proportion of Older People Are Working

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Institute: National Institute on Aging (NIA)

As the baby boom generation anticipates retirement, a growing proportion of older Americans are remaining in the workforce.

According to Older Americans Update 2006: Key Indicators of Well-Being, an updated report from the Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics, labor force participation rates for older women have increased significantly since the mid-1980s and for older men since the mid-1990s. The Forum is comprised of 13 federal departments and agencies, including NIA, that collect, provide, and use data on aging.

The report is designed to serve policymakers, the media, and the public with an interest in the well-being of older Americans. It provides updated information on a variety of topics, including labor force participation, leading causes of death, health care use, and other important areas.

Next Steps
You can get a copy of Older Americans Update 2006: Key Indicators of Well-Being, the latest report in the Forum’s key indicator series, online at www.AgingStats.gov. You can order print copies by calling (866) 441-6247.