Sep 13, 2023 | Age-Friendly Workplaces
This November will be one year since I went on my self-prescribed sabbatical. While this year has blessed me with more than I could have imagined, I’ve decided it’s time to rejoin the workforce. Don’t get me wrong, I love the flexibility of contract work, but I miss...
Mar 30, 2022 | Older Workers, Real Aging
Betsy Hay talks to me with her special needs dog by her side. She says she is the person her dog needs to be with. That illustrates who Betsy is on a fundamental level – someone who feels compelled to be there when life is hard and considers herself better for the...
Mar 1, 2022 | Age-Friendly Workplaces
These job boards and programs will point you to age-friendly employers Who hires older workers? Where can workers age 50+ find jobs? These are questions I get all the time in my role directing Changing the Narrative, especially after stories appear in the media about...
Sep 19, 2021 | Age-Friendly Workplaces, Older Workers
We need to do more to employ older workers. Right now, we have a huge opportunity to change how we think about work – including who gets to work. Colorado, like most everywhere, is facing a shortage of workers. At the same time, $350 billion dollars is coming to...
Jul 12, 2021 | Age-Friendly Workplaces, Older Workers
According to the 2020 U.S. Census, population growth is slowing. In the U.S., and globally, the population is also becoming older. People are discussing what problems this will pose and how to address them. One frequent theme is how to take care of the older adults...
