Active Aging Research Paper
RUNNING HEAD: ACTIVE AGING 1
Active Aging: A Personal Essay
Vicki McKinzie
Victory University
ACTIVE AGING, 2 Often times, I have realized that senior citizens are described in terms of their pathology, such as being a social problem or requiring adjustments. Despite this common place perception, and the fact that the population of senior citizens is on the increase I have noted substantial efforts in evaluation the inherent potential of older adults. The idea of active aging is increasingly being discussed and …show more content…
This is especially true for the employment sector, where employers have failed to take advantage of the skilled labor force available from this population. Often, employers perceive older adults as fitting into one profile, not realizing that similar to the rest of the population, each senior citizen is unique, has unique skills as well as capabilities and needs. When this is taken into account, it means that some employers have been able to carefully select older workers to fill specific positions within the organization. I myself have had the privilege to work in various organizations during my senior years and had the opportunity to positively contribute to the wellbeing of society. Individuals aged above 50 years old are still running large companies in senior management positions while others are still able to work in labor intensive industries such as manufacturing and …show more content…
While I try to keep up-to-date with current technological developments, the rate at which new innovations are entering the market might at times make it difficult for persons my age to keep up. A high percentage of older adults have the tendency to be fearful of new technology compared to younger workers. This means that they are less likely to use them especially at the workplace which may make them ineffective in their work. However, it is important to note that older adults are only reluctant to engage with new technology when they do not understand it, which means that they can be trained to acquire high technology skills. Personally, I have found this to be of great use in staying relevant to the contemporary job market. Currently, my technology skills are as good as those of the younger generation since I have taken upon myself to periodically learn new technology skills that give me the ability to use and interact with any new
Active Aging: A Personal Essay
Vicki McKinzie
Victory University
ACTIVE AGING, 2 Often times, I have realized that senior citizens are described in terms of their pathology, such as being a social problem or requiring adjustments. Despite this common place perception, and the fact that the population of senior citizens is on the increase I have noted substantial efforts in evaluation the inherent potential of older adults. The idea of active aging is increasingly being discussed and …show more content…
This is especially true for the employment sector, where employers have failed to take advantage of the skilled labor force available from this population. Often, employers perceive older adults as fitting into one profile, not realizing that similar to the rest of the population, each senior citizen is unique, has unique skills as well as capabilities and needs. When this is taken into account, it means that some employers have been able to carefully select older workers to fill specific positions within the organization. I myself have had the privilege to work in various organizations during my senior years and had the opportunity to positively contribute to the wellbeing of society. Individuals aged above 50 years old are still running large companies in senior management positions while others are still able to work in labor intensive industries such as manufacturing and …show more content…
While I try to keep up-to-date with current technological developments, the rate at which new innovations are entering the market might at times make it difficult for persons my age to keep up. A high percentage of older adults have the tendency to be fearful of new technology compared to younger workers. This means that they are less likely to use them especially at the workplace which may make them ineffective in their work. However, it is important to note that older adults are only reluctant to engage with new technology when they do not understand it, which means that they can be trained to acquire high technology skills. Personally, I have found this to be of great use in staying relevant to the contemporary job market. Currently, my technology skills are as good as those of the younger generation since I have taken upon myself to periodically learn new technology skills that give me the ability to use and interact with any new