JULY 1, 2019 update: Introduction, Chapter One, and Chapter Two are now availableWe cannot make assumptions about aging based on the past. As gerontologist James Hill shared, we are still…
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…
During the early 1800s, brine wells were dug to produce needed salt. Sometimes these wells also produced some oil, an unwanted byproduct. Imagine sitting on such a valuable resource and…
As a professional in my thirties, I didn't want someone my mother's age tagging along with me. Yet that was exactly what happened. It was also one of the best…
A huge demographic shift is underway, and it is already affecting the workplace. Baby boomers in the U.S. are reaching full retirement age at a rate of 10,000 per day.…
We are living in an age when the U.S. population is becoming increasingly older. Research suggests that this reality will lead to an increase in older workers who have the…
Why Your Organization Will Want to Help Boomers Develop Their Exit Plan (February 9, 2019)The Bureau of Labor and Statistics projects that by 2024, 25% of the U.S. workforce will…