Autumn Years and Leaving a Legacy
A couple of weeks ago, I reluctantly put aside my short-sleeved shirts and comfortable shorts. It had taken me a while to accept that the dog-days of summer were finally…
Workplace Age-Discrimination and Gender
Last month I discussed some of the financial considerations women are more likely than men to face as they age. This month, we’ll be looking at a related topic: Age-discrimination…
Acts of Self-Empowerment for Third Chapter Success
I recently came across a 2015 article about aging and self-empowerment. Paul Irving, the author of the article was arguing that “standing up to negative age bias can be a…
Choosing to Be a Positive Aging Advocate
I am no longer used to getting up in the dark. This morning I got up before 6:00 a.m. to attend a Chamber of Commerce meeting. Technically, I am not…
Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Eldercare
One of the most sobering books I have read about healthcare for older adults was a book written by geriatrician Louise Aronson. Her book, Elderhood, gives readers an inside look…
An Evolving Identity after Retirement
I officially ‘retired’ and left my teaching career ten months ago. I strongly identified with my career and wondered how I would adjust to my new life. Several of the…