Assignment:
Discussion: Age-Friendly Work Settings
The Vita Needle Company is known as a model of an "age-friendly" workplace. Watch the short video clip about the company at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NujnDltykkY&t=212s e e Discussion Question
Think of a job setting (a place where people work) that you are familiar with. It may be a current job, a past job, or the job of a friend or family member. Answer the following questions:
1. Could someone in their 70s work in this setting? Is it accessible to someone who needs assistance? Does it offer a welcoming environment for older people? Explain your answer.
2. Give 2 examples of changes or improvements that your employer could institute to make the job setting more "age-friendly."