Finding a Job After 60: How to Write a Cover Letter that Helps You Stand Out
Thought that you were done writing when you finished your resume? Unfortunately, you have to think again about that one. Read More
How Developers Are Catering to Baby Boomer Renters
In 2011, when my wife and I decided to sell our three-story home in New Jersey and move to an apartment just three Metro stops from Washington, D.C., we had no idea we would be becoming part of a growing Baby Boomer trend. Read More
Why Women Should Reclaim Their Power: Let’s Speak Up!
In light of the events that have been circulating on TV and social media over the last several weeks and months, where women have been speaking up about sexual harassment and human rights, I have been deeply moved. Read More
A Dissident is Born: Connie Reacts to Her Experience of Ageism in the Workplace
Stung by a Millennial colleague who’d branded her an old lady, Connie did not drown her sorrows in a glass of Chardonnay. She took stock of the sobering situation with characteristic determination. Read More
How to Identify and Embrace Your Inner Goddesses After 50
I am a typical earth mother – nurturing, a good listener, a therapist and a caregiver. In contrast, my close friend marches on Washington, travels to third world countries to fight for the preservation of environment and has tied herself to a tree to protest corporate greed Read More
My Fred Olsen Review of the Boudicca: Affordable Classic Cruising with Smart Innovation and Style
Cruising always takes me on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. Those first few hours after boarding, settling down and unpacking, soon transport me to a world that touches all my senses. Read More
How Boomers Are Adapting to Life as the Club Sandwich Generation
I had the pleasure of interviewing Lori Bitter, author of The Grandparent Economy, for our Caregiver Smile Summit. We explored the growing phenomenon of the Club Sandwich Generation, typically boomers taking care of older parents while also caring for Millennial kids and often grandchildren…
Read MoreDisaster Recovery: Retirees to the Rescue
When disaster strikes and the call for help goes out, it’s not uncommon to picture young men with chainsaws or youth groups hauling debris as the front scene of the recovery and rebuilding efforts. Read More
Does Experience Matter? Connie’s Story About Ageism in the Workplace
Connie remembered the discomfort of her first business meeting.
A cocky college grad with a newly minted business degree, she entered the conference room tucked inside a bubble of scholastic self-confidence only to leave an hour later with a stunned sense of reality. Read More
Be Kind to Yourself and Become Your Own Best Friend After 60
Everyone has the capacity to appreciate the simple joy of being alive. It is the delight you feel from the view of a spectacular sunset, the sound of a beautiful piece of music or the smile of a loved one. It is an experience of natural richness. Read More