Jun 7, 2023 | Real Aging, Uncategorized
Editor’s note: The following is a submission from guest contributor Trish Laub, previously interviewed in this blog. “When there’s nothing to lose and there’s nothing to prove, I’ll be dancing with myself!” – Billy Idol I have never felt more alive than I did...
Oct 5, 2020 | Age-Friendly Workplaces, Older Workers, Real Aging
An encore can be the culmination of a great performance. Careers can progress like this as well. Encore careers like Kathy Stevens’ are an example of what can be done with a lifetime of training and experience. Kathy retired in 2017 after a career that included senior...
Sep 26, 2020 | Older Workers, Real Aging, Reframing Examples
Aging is complicated. It includes a whole spectrum of experiences, from the best to the worst. At Changing the Narrative (CTN), we’re not trying to sugar-coat aging. Over time, our physical abilities will decrease, as will our health. However, there are some important...
Aug 18, 2020 | Intergenerational conversations, Older Workers, Real Aging
Carolyn Love was born and raised in the heart of the Midwest: Gary, Indiana. A city rich in African American culture, it was a place to “love the skin you’re in” and support your neighbors as if they were family. “Gary was a town filled with people who were caring,...
Jul 27, 2020 | Older Workers, Real Aging
We’ve all experienced how life takes unexpected turns. Work, relationships, health – all kinds of things can change without warning. However, the unexpected opportunities can add up to something bigger. Trish Laub can attest to this. “It’s spooky,” she says...
