Like many Americans, I’ve been horrified watching the devastation of American society these past months. COVID-19 has taken more than 100,000 lives; the public-health lockdown has pushed the unemployment rate to Depression-era levels and the police kil… Continue reading
After attending an all-day conference on age-friendly workplaces, I’ve come to the conclusion that employers are increasingly interested in hiring and keeping older workers. But it’s not so much “do the right thing.” It’s more “do the expedient thing.”… Continue reading
(This article originally appeared on the PBS NewsHour site.) Judy Woodruff: Many Americans say they focus on saving for retirement when they reach their fifties. But what happens if you lose your job at that age? Our economics correspondent, Paul Solma… Continue reading
All the lonely workers Where do they all come from? All the lonely workers Where do they all belong? — Apologies to John Lennon and Paul McCartney After reading Cigna’s fascinating and sad Loneliness and the Workplace 2020 U.S. Report, I couldn’t help … Continue reading
When I saw the invitation from the United Nations and AARP to attend their age-diverse workforce briefing, that got my attention. But when I heard their speakers at the UN make the business case for “earning longer,” that got me energized. “Keeping old… Continue reading
For many of us, denial plays a key role in how we view aging. While this is significant in its own right, it becomes even more telling when viewed from the standpoint of a recent Next Avenue article by Paul Hogan, chairman and co-founder of Home Instea… Continue reading
You’re probably familiar with the idea of a work sabbatical: a paid leave, usually from one month to a year, often to study or travel. But what about a soulbbatical? Never heard that word? It’s OK. Shelley Paxton, author of Soulbbatical: A Corporate Re… Continue reading
Sixty percent of Americans have at least one chronic disease, such as heart disease or diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Chronic diseases are even more common among older, low-income adults and minorities. But when … Continue reading
Last week, while attending the Retirement Coaches Association conference in Ann Arbor, Mich. where I spoke about retirement trends, I heard a fascinating and insightful presentation I wanted to share. Life and retirement transition coach, therapist and… Continue reading
You probably wouldn’t think the topic of age discrimination by employers would make much of a song. Well, sit back, relax and watch the poignant video of “Dear Sir/Madam” from Australian singer/songwriter Kelea. Get some tissues first. I was tipped off… Continue reading