Topic: Transition

Going Entrepreneurial

Topics: Work, Transition, Entrepreneurship, Self-employment

Have you always wanted to be your own boss? If so, join the more than five million Americans age 55 or older who run their own businesses or are otherwise self-employed. According to the Small Business Administration, the number of self-employed 55 to 64-year-olds is soaring, climbing 52 percent from 2000 to 2007. Check out the Small Business Administration website that offers advice and expertise for older adults ready to "leverage experience, passions, hobbies and resources to launch or purchase a small business.”

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/04/busine...

Six Reasons to Grow Old

Topics: Well Being, Transition, Aging

In this New York Times article, ninety-year-old Rabbi Joshua O. Haberman reflects on his life and the advantages of aging. His list of the "compensations" he feels at this point in life include a sense of tranquility, gratitude, and greater involvement with family. His positive approach to life... and death...are a counterpoint to sterotypical views of aging ... and an inspiration to us all.

http://newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/...

Boomers Reinvent Themselves

Topics: Work, Transition, Encore Careers

“When you’re doing something you really love, it’s not really a job." This is the sentiment of a struggling real estate agent turned nature guide, who has turned her passion for the outdoors into a part-time business. Some boomers are taking the plunge by choice; others have been laid off or have to bolster sliding retirement funds. No matter how the change occurs, there are positive stories in re-invention.

http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2009-...

What Are You Doing for the Rest of Your Life?

Topics: Get Started, Life Planning, Transition

You’ve reached age 50… or more. You’ve gained experience — and experiences. You’ve accomplished things, personally and professionally. So, now what? With many more years likely ahead, the question to ask yourself is: What will I do for the rest of my life?