Nearly two million older adults exited the workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic. For most, it was not out of a desire or ability to retire; they want a path back into the workforce. But, ageism continues to stand in their way. And, with more than 90% of...
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...
We are so excited to announce some new additions to our team at Changing the Narrative. Both come to us through the Experienced EngAGED Fellow program of Boomers Leading Change. The program matches people over 50 with organizations where they can make a positive...
“Pandemic” is the 2020 word of the year, not exactly a surprise. 2020 brought us a lot of negative words, including ones we had to make up, like social distancing and doomscrolling. Some words were so over-used that we now cringe. “Unprecedented” has entirely lost its...
It’s interesting how life works—I recently wrote a blog about my experience as an ex-pat in Senegal, Africa. My cousin, Edward (Ed) Rosemond, and his family also happen to live in Senegal. And even though I did not grow up near Ed (my mom’s mom, who died...
