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Topic- Vocational wellness
Older workers have strong job skills
Older people looking for employment may find it challenging, but they bring many assets to the workplace, according to reports from the Aging Workforce Research Initiative produced by SHRM, a professional association for human resources.
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Volunteering associated with lowered risk factor for heart disease
Chronic inflammation, measured by C-reactive protein (CRP), has been associated with risk of cardiovascular diseases (Medline Plus).
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Volunteering enhances health and feelings of well-being
Individual studies have shown that volunteering may benefit older adults, in part depending on the nature of the activity. To gain the big picture, a research team conducted a systematic review of published literature.
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Arts program improves well-being among older adults
Over three years, artists conducted workshops every week with four groups of older adults at community centers. Participants created a collective art piece or a performance piece.
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Recognizing volunteers may increase their well-being
Community service from volunteers falls within the vocational/professional dimension of wellness, often influenced by the dimensions of intellectual, social and emotional. In the United States, over 330,000 people 55 years and older participated in the federally funded Senior Corps, adding to the number of older adults in local and organizational volunteer roles.
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Globally, working longer is expected
Results of a survey conducted among over 16,000 people in 15 countries focused on economics.
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