‘Active aging’ as a global trend involves supporting the elderly in social engagement and employment. Based on survey data in Anhui，this article discusses the employment options of the elderly in the province and the impact on their social attitudes. The results show that the current employment situation of the elderly is affected by demographic factors，specifically：men，rural，divorced or widowed elderly have higher employment rates；the employment rate of the elderly is inversely proportional to the increasing age，education，and economic level of the family and directly proportional to the health conditions. The employment options of the elderly significantly affect their social attitudes and positively influence their social trust. Therefore，efforts should be made to provide employment opportunities，services and guarantees for the elderly and create a good social public space for the elderly employees so as to promote the employment participation of the elderly and safeguard social stability.