Why I Hate the Term “Jobs for Seniors”… But Embrace the Idea of Working in Retirement
If you look up “jobs for seniors” on Google, you are likely to find dozens of articles with jobs that require no experience are easy to do part-time and that you can do at home. While there is no doubt that these attributes are appealing to some retirees, overall, I believe…
Read MoreDo You Maintain Your Inner Artist? She Can Help You Age Healthy!
The World Health Organization recently analyzed research from over 900 global publications and concluded that engaging with the arts and culture can significantly benefit both mental and physical health…
Read MoreA New Decade Begins – Hello, 2020! Let’s Embrace the New while Staying Wise of the Past
Have you considered that our upcoming new year is 2020? It has quite literally snuck up on us! We are entering a new decade. Remember when it turned 2000? Can you believe that it’s now 20 years later?
Read MoreDoes Age Matter? Is Dating a Younger Man After 60 a Dream or a Disaster?
Dating for older women can be as exciting as we want it to be! But what happens when you meet a man a little younger? Should you pursue it? Is the relationship doomed to fail from the beginning? Is the age difference an issue that cannot be overcome? Read More
Fighting Aging Stereotypes is as Simple as the Words You Choose!
Age-based discrimination and aging stereotypes are nothing new. For most of modern history, older adults have been marginalized in society and turned into punch lines in movies and on TV. And, while it might seem like we are powerless to change society’s perceptions of us, the truth is that we have more control than we […]
Read More5 Reasons More Boomers Are Working in Retirement – It Is Not Just About Money
Boomers are, true to form, changing the meaning of the word ‘retirement’. If you look it up in any dictionary, retirement is all about stopping work. But even if we can afford to, many of us have no intention of stopping work…
Read More4 Hidden Truths About Aging That Could Be Hurting Your Potential
Afraid of the aging process?
Aging is certainly not glamorized in the media and there’s even some ageism ingrained in our pop culture, so don’t fret if you are indeed afraid. You’re not alone. Read More
Revealing Retirement Plans to Management: Should You Be Paranoid?
Should you reveal your retirement plans to management? Perhaps. However, before you do so, there are pros, cons, and sometimes serious ramifications to be considered. Read More
I Spent $100,000 on Upwork… Here’s My Advice for Freelancers
On the surface, freelancing sounds like an ideal option for older adults looking to make a little extra cash. It’s something that you can do from home, it allows you to leverage the skills that you earned over the course of your career and, for the most part, ageism is avoidable. Read More
Looking for a Job After 60? Career Expert Kerry Hannon Offers Some Useful Advice!
Money is a hot-button topic. Most people would rather admit to having an affair than that they have credit card debt! So, I set out to find an expert who could offer no-nonsense advice, just for women over 60. Kerry Hannon is just such an expert. Read More