MODULE 3: FOUR DIMENSIONS OF THE AGE FRIENDLY WORKSITE

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MODULE 3 FOUR DIMENSIONS OF THE AGE FRIENDLY
WORKSITE
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If employers are to reap the benefits of the
work ethic and experience of older workers, they
must design the workplace of the future to meet
their needs. -AARP
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The Four Action Areas

1. The Work Environment
2. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
3. Work Arrangements
4. Community Social Support

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The MAP Table
Action Area Examples
The Work Environment
The Individual
Work/Life Balance - Work Arrangements - Community Support
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You fill in some ideas that sound good
Action Area Examples
The Work Environment Design jobs to reduce heavy lifting Provide increased lighting levels. Follow the principles of Universal Design.
The Individual
Work/Life Balance - Work Arrangements - Community Support
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Then you select a specific Action Item
Action Area Examples
The Work Environment Design jobs to reduce heavy lifting Provide increased lighting levels Follow the principles of Universal Design
The Breakthrough Strategy
Action Area Action Item Example
The Work Environment Incorporate 3 Prevention through Design Strategies into Next Contract with Designer
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Repeat
Action Area Examples
Design jobs to reduce heavy lifting Provide
increased lighting levels. Follow the
principles of Universal Design.
The Work Environment
Influenza immunizations Blood pressure
screening Smoking cessation programs
The Individual
Phased retirement (Work Arrangements) Local
computer classes (Community Support)
Work/Life Balance - Work Arrangements -
Community Support
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Select two more Action Items

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Building My Action Plan
Action Area What Who When How Challenges Next Steps
The Work Environment
The Individual
Work/Life Balance - Work Arrangements - Community Support