Choosing to Live My Best Life
I lived life at high speed during the many years I was officially employed. I learned to do things quickly and efficiently; I thought of myself as somewhat of an…
Preparing for the New Longevity Age
Just this week, retired Supreme Court Justice, John Paul Stevens, died at the age of 99. (You might recall Stevens didn’t retire until he was 90.) Today, living into our…
Many Older Workers Are Not Prepared for Retirement
It is no secret that about 10,000 baby boomers are reaching full retirement age every day. However, that doesn’t mean that boomers are going to be rushing for the exit…
A Time for Freedom, Fun, and Fulfillment
The business of aging gets way too much bad press. In reality, life can get a whole lot better as we enter our fifties and beyond. In spite of diminishing…
Staying Connected In Retirement is Essential
My Sister lives in Lake Oswego near Portland. I live in Southern Oregon. We’ve always been very close, but the miles make it difficult to stay connected. As we are…
So Long Retirement, Hello Longevity
So Long Retirement, Hello Longevity —What’s Changed and What Does That Mean for Individuals 50+? Once Upon a Time Richard was a businessman who usually started work before daylight. Eventually,…
The Retirement Urn: A Fitting Symbol of a Transition Taking Place
Whenever anyone retired at the college where I taught, they got a piece of pottery that many of jokingly referred to as an urn. When I officially ‘retired,’ I also…
Age Discrimination and Your Future
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…
Fed UP with Rhetoric That Divides Rather Than Unites
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,…
Don’t Let Others Define You Based on Age
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…