Cutting Back: Should You Downsize Now?
August 12, 2020
If there ever was a time to reconsider all of the stuff we own, now is certainly that time. Between the economic downturn, the increased time we’ve spent at home, and the uncertainty of all of our futures, many of us are reconsidering both past purchases that fill our homes…
In The Works: News And Advice For Older Entrepreneurs
January 8, 2020
So maybe you’re approaching retirement age or have already stepped back from full-time employment but are feeling bored by the extra time you have on hand. Are you planning to look for a new job? Or instead, do you see yourself on track to starting your own thing- being your…
A Run For Your Money: Are You Ripe For Financial Exploitation Or Fraud?
December 11, 2019
In this season of giving, it’s probably no surprise that older adults are even more vulnerable than usual to giving away (or being scammed out of) their hard-earned money- and not just because they’re generous gift-givers. As Dr. Kathleen Wilber, Director of the Secure Old Age Lab at the University…
Getting A Gig: Older Workers In A Changing Economy
November 13, 2019
It’s hard enough being an older worker in today’s world. Holding on to a job becomes challenging when ageism in the work world appears to be commonplace and younger workers may be resentful that their older colleagues continue to hold on to their positions. But given that older adults often…
Against The Clock: Owning Your Age As An Older Worker
October 30, 2019
The data are pretty startling unless you’re an older worker, in which case they may be all too familiar. In a recent study by Hiscox Business Insurance of workers over age 40, nearly 45% of respondents said they, or someone they know, have experienced age discrimination in the workplace. 36%…
Photo Spread: Using Photography To Send Positive Aging Messages
October 9, 2019
It’s been said that a picture is worth a thousand words. In that case, what’s the story being told by photos of older adults in the media or advertising that seem to only portray the aging as sad, lonely, confused or even silly? Such portraits only work to perpetuate out-of-date…