Increasing the age of retirement is a key priority in many countries, both to reduce pension outlays and to maintain the share of the population in the formal labour market. This brief reviews evidence on whether older people are, in fact, healthy enough to continue working in later life, and considers the potential health effects of extending work at older ages. It also explores policy options to support the health and functional capacity of older people who continue to work, including workplace-based health and wellness interventions, employer accommodation practices, and the role of social protection systems.