Senior Brain Power: Don’t Waste Yours! By Barbara Morris, R.Ph. On a talk show recently, the host and I were discussing retirement. He related the story of a friend, a CEO who couldn’t wait to retire at 65. The pressure and stress of running a company had become so burdensome he was counting the days until it was all over. The time finally came and he spent two years playing golf, fishing and taking his wife on cruises. One day he realized he was bored with the “good life” and wanted to work again, at least part time. Read More Add Comment (0)

Does Your Job Energize You… or Feel Like a Rut? By Vincent Scott This is not your father’s working world anymore.  If your parents are like many who are now senior citizens, they took jobs that paid fairly well and offered decent pensions, and stuck with those jobs forever, whether they were happy or not. It was not uncommon for a man or woman to work 35 or 40 years in a job or field that had long since lost its appeal.  That’s what our parents did, maybe because they were raised by parents of the Depression years who were afraid to take chances.   Read More Add Comment (0)   It’s All About Attitude By Heidi Wu It’s the attitude that makes older workers invaluable in today’s workplace. Contrary to what you often hear, savvy employers appreciate mature employees for their wisdom and sound judgment.  The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that since 2001, 3.2 million older individuals have joined the workforce.  In fact, those age 55 and up account for the fastest growing group of new employees. Read More Add Comment (0)