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Hobbies as a Key to Fulfillment

Leaving a bustling career opens a lot of free time; filling it with the right hobby can help to both unwind and keep active
December 8, 2023
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Looking for Unique Volunteer Opportunities?

Unshackle your imagination and follow it to volunteer experiences you never thought you’d have, from the Super Bowl to the Rose Parade
December 7, 2023
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But Wait, There's More: A Vision for the Second Half of Life

As with any inevitable change, it's best to recognize that with the loss of vitality in one area of life comes the opportunity for great vitality in another
December 5, 2023
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How to Write an Age-Defying Resume

Ageism puts older jobseekers at a disadvantage, but they can greatly improve their chances by talking up the advantages they offer to prospective employers
November 16, 2023
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Building a Change Team

How entrepreneurs engage their staff leaders to help enterprises embrace the new and let go of the old
November 15, 2023
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Help Yourself by Helping Others

Volunteer work can offer significant health benefits, especially for older adults
November 13, 2023
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Changing Expectations at Work

How boomer and GenX business owners can find a way to accept young employees’ attitudes about their jobs without losing their minds
November 10, 2023
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The Triple Crown for Volunteers

Joining AmeriCorps helped the author to meet people in her rural hometown, do meaningful work she is passionate about — and earn a little money
November 8, 2023
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Stay Resilient and Carry On

Nonprofit The Resilient Activist teaches climate-change activists how to be resilient and persist in their efforts to save the planet
November 3, 2023
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Retirement Is About Much More Than Money

Financial security is important, but remember to plan for the emotional and psychological changes that arise when you stop working
November 2, 2023
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How Companies Benefit from Hiring People with Disabilities

Why the business world should embrace — and employ — more workers with disabilities
November 1, 2023
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