It’s Time: Become the Person You Were Meant to Be
Once you cross the age-threshold at fifty, there is no turning back. Sure, you may still feel young as ever, but something has changed. Your skin is no longer as…
I’m Not Elderly; I’m an Elder in Training
Last month, I saw this headline on Bloomberg News: “America’s Elderly are Twice as Likely to Work Now Than in 1985.” The author of this article explained how people 65…
Positive Aging Doesn’t Happen in a Vacuum
When I finally acknowledged to myself that I was entering a new period of my life—a period of elderhood—I started preparing myself for this important transition. I anticipated finally being…
We’re a Diverse Group: Stereotyping Us is a Mistake
In Oregon where I live, the fastest growing age group in the next ten years is projected to be people who are seventy or older. Our nation and our…
Many Employers Are Reinforcing Ageism by Ignoring It
Ageism is part of our cultural fabric – it is deeply woven into our attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. Ageism refers to stereotyping and discriminating against people and groups based…
Becoming a Boomer-Entrepreneur is a Learning Experience
Following our theme this week, I’m writing about my experience of becoming a boomer-entrepreneur (or as some people call it, a boomerpreneur). According to an AARP report, three in ten…
Here’s a Proven Strategy to Boost Visibility for Your Business or Cause
Would you believe that up to 45% of baby boomers think of themselves as entrepreneurial? What about you? Are you ready to split the scene and leave your employer in…
Boomer Renewal of the Body, Mind, and Spirit
Boomer renewal of the body, mind, and spirit: When I was in my early fifties, my health care provider told me that while I was relatively healthy, I didn’t have…
Renewal, Rediscovery, or Reinvention? What Does Retirement Mean Today?
When people talk about ‘retirement,’ what do they really mean? I don’t have a good definition for my life after I officially applied for ‘retirement’ last year. To retire once…