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"According to analysis of data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it is expected that in the coming decade, a greater number of healthy older adults will be able to work past the traditional retirement age.  This trend has already begun and is expected to continue."


Pitt-Catsouphes, M., & Smyer, M. A. (2006). How old are today's older workers? (Issue Brief No. 04). Chestnut Hill, MA: Boston College Center on Aging & Work/Workplace Flexibility. Retrieved October 30, 2007 from http://agingandwork.bc.edu/documents/IB04_HowOldAreWrkrs.pdf

Every two years, the Bureau of Labor Statistics produces medium-term, or 10 year, labor force projections. The present set of projections covers the 2002-12 period and estimates the future size and composition of the labor force.  The labor force projections are estimated by combining population projections calculated by the U.S. Census Bureau with the labor force projections developed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

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