Tag Archives: post retirement careers

Baby Boomers, Retirement and New Possibilities

Retirement Finds a New Purpose • Out of the Ashes, New Possibilities – A new and, in some ways, more optimistic vision for retirement is emerging. 60% of Americans now say they view retirement to be “a new, exciting chapter in life” contrasted with 52% last year. And, 70% want to include working in retirement as a way to contribute, remain stimulated and pay the bills. • Sage Elders Needed – Three-quarters of all respondents think our country would benefit in important ways if retirees were more involved in contributing … Continue reading

Posted in your self | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

We are delighted to have Marika and Howard Stone with us today to discuss their book about how to rewire – 101 creative ways to put meaning into your life after retirement. Nourishing Relationships: Howard and Marika, Too Young to Retire is both the title of your book and website. Tell us about how you came up with it? Howard: It’s a phrase usually applied to professional athletes, but it popped into my head in the course of a coaching session. I was in my early 60s and knew I … Continue reading

Posted in your self | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Marlene, a school social worker, gradually realized that she had the luxury of many options. She could, in fact, retire and decide how she wanted to spend the rest of her life. A Sandwiched Boomer, her elderly Mother had been diagnosed with dementia and needed more daily support. Her two daughters were having babies at opposite ends of the continent. She wanted to be able to spend time with them after the births and to be with the grandchildren as they grew. Her son also lived away and was embarking … Continue reading

Posted in aging parents, sandwich generation, well-being, your self | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

As a Baby Boomer, are you in agreement with the results of an American Association of Retired Persons’ position paper – that the definition of work in retirement will be uniquely yours? Fully 80% of those who responded to the survey expect to continue some type of work after they reach retirement age. Many women don’t have control over the decision regarding changes in their work situation. They may be faced, unexpectedly, with the loss of a job or a business. Or, out of financial necessity, they have no choice … Continue reading

Posted in parenting kids, sandwich generation, well-being, your self | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment