Age discrimination is a reality all of us must recognize. Even before we are ready to leave the workplace, we may start to experience a degree of marginalization because of…
Some of you know that I feel strongly about some issues. One of those issues is climate change. My intention in writing today is not to make a political statement,…
I first experienced age discrimination when I started applying for a full-time teaching position after I had turned fifty. Others were defining who I was based on my age. I…
I spent a good part of my early fifties in denial. I hadn’t yet realized that worth was greater than youthfulness. When I got ready for work in the morning, I…
A demographic shift has taken place in the workplace. For some employers, this shift has the potential to represent the perfect storm if not addressed. Approximately 10,000 baby boomers are…
Where do you plan to live when you retire or start your next chapter in life? Some individuals and couples hope to remain in their current homes as long as…
Many years ago, I had a student from Kenya when I was teaching speech communication courses at Portland State University. During a discussion on cultural differences, I mentioned that in…
In a culture that glorifies youth and shuns age, it’s no wonder cosmetic products and procedures that promise to defy aging are globally projected to separate us from $271 Billion…
After my children started school, I began thinking about some of my own unrealized dreams. By working part-time, I was able to put myself through college. After college, I felt…