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With more workers born in the boomer generation remaining in the workforce, one area that needs attention is how to effectively communicate with them.  Effective communication can be in the areas of verbal, written, and cross-generationally and can entail learning, orientation and training preferences that will help them be successful.  There will be a need to retain […]

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With the volume of boomers preparing for retirement, the impact of their numbers and projected needs should make leaders of health care facilities to be hasty in their preparations to handle their upcoming needs.  There will not be enough caregivers to handle the amount of boomers in their later years; there won’t be  enough long-term […]

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We are in the beginning phases of the boomer generation, where the first of those born between 1946 and 1964 are started reaching retirement age this year.  The wave will grow big, with 10,000 reaching retirement a day, and the last of them peaking by the year 2030.  As it is predicted that 70% of […]

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I always find it very fascinating to speak with people who have retired and are now back in the workforce.  I get different views from each one I talk to, but the excitement to be back and making a difference is  a common theme.  Some other comments I have heard include: “Boy, those young people […]

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I saw the new Indian Jones movie this past weekend.  It was a great movie - very funny and action-packed.  One line in the movie was very memorable for me and for others in the midlife years: “Life stops giving and starts taking away.”  I’m sure it equates to the aging process and can be […]

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As we age, we all reach major milestones: 13, 16, 21, 40, 50 and then beyond.  When we are in our younger years, it is easy to see our accomplishments that can give us satisfaction and enable us to see our talents, abilities, and our worth.  We graduate from high school, go to college, get […]

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One phenomenon that can occur when one reaches the midcareer years is the concept of obsolescence, which can be defined as the degree to which workers lack up-to-date skills and knowledge in order to maintain an effective level of performance either in their current job or for future jobs.  Obsolescence can occur for several reasons, […]

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We often hear facts in the media about the negative stereotypes and assumptions that young people have about the older generation, such as they are move slower, don’t adapt to change, or become inactive.  I cannot say this is an uncommon occurrence and strive to dispel this negativity when I hear it.  But I also find that there are older […]

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We have all heard the phrase “midlife crisis” to describe changes a person goes through as they reach their middle years.  We often think of men who divorce their wives and find younger girl friends, or buy a sports car or motorcycle; or it could be a woman who starts going out dancing or doing […]

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I met an interesting woman the other day, who is in her sixties.  She was carrying a bag that had a logo on it, of which I inquired about.  The logo was of an art studio and it turns out the woman took classses and taught there.  In learning more about her painting, which had turned into […]

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