Tag: baby boomers
You’re as young as you feel! This cliché is meant to be uplifting to older people. But it really just begs the question: what, exactly, is it that makes a person feel young? Having a sense of control over the events in one’s life is the answer that emerged from a 2019 study of 60-…
Moving into a new job late in life involves some big tradeoffs. What do older people look for when considering a change? Work that they enjoy, fewer hours, more flexibility, and less stress. What could they be giving up? Pensions, employer health insurance, some pay, and even prestige. Faced with such consequential tradeoffs, many older…
