GERO Exam 2

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chapters 8-12 stuff to know


 
  
Created Mar 28, 2011
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retirement
 
began in early 1900'sthen: simple decision to stop workingnow: complex life choice
2
economic transition 
 
go from steady income to social security, pension plans, and savings
3
social transition
 
change of life roles; requires adaptation that can be a single event or a process....
4
more likely to retire early 
 
higher economic security, good personal and family health, and lower job satisfaction
5
more likely to retire late
 
lower economic security, good personal but poor family health, and high job satisfaction
6
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
 
prohibits age discrimination in hiring, firing, payments and hours.
7
Bona Fide Occupational Qualification Jobs (BFOQ)
 
exception to ADEA- law enforcement jobs, firefighters; jobs with age limits
8
Job Programs
 
expanded programs that target full time older adults-train in teaching, social services...
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cognitive functions
 
perception, motor skills, memory, intelligence

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