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Adults 65+ in U.S. Workforce Hits Half-Century High

Posted on 09/4/2012 by | Brooklyn, NY | Comments

News Roundups | WorkThe number of working Americans ages 65 and older is at the highest point in nearly half a century, the Los Angeles Times reports. While older adults still make up a relatively small share of the total U.S. workforce, nearly one in five adults over 65 are currently working or looking for work, and employment in this group has jumped 27 percent since 2007, recently surpassing 7 million.

The Dilemma of the Younger Boss

Posted on 08/9/2010 by | Archived Contributor | Comments

WorkLet’s face it; as much as we may try to say otherwise, having a boss that’s significantly younger than you can often be a pain. Lots of times it works out fantastically, but being an elder to your manager can often lead to tension and frustration. Author and workplace consultant Diane L. Katz talked to AARP about how to manage your younger manager, giving folks some very useful tips like: Define expectations. Katz says you should ask upfront about the …

Counting Sheep Isn’t Helping?

Posted on 11/18/2009 by | Archived Contributor | Comments

Personal HealthThere is an interesting posting on the Los Angeles Times’ “Booster Shots” blog that talks about older patients and sleep problems – and how those sleep problems aren’t just something people have to deal with as they age. The article does say that aging does bring about changes in sleep patterns, but those changes often are related to chronic diseases – like diabetes and high blood pressure – that also happen to be more common as we age. Once those …