Comments for After Fifty Living

Comment on Social Security Cuts? Puhlease…Say It Isn’t So! by Jo-Anne

Jo-Anne — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 19:21:23 +0000

Absolutely, Patricia! If we just let our collective voices be heard, we could genuinely make a huge difference!

Comment on Social Security Cuts? Puhlease…Say It Isn’t So! by Patricia Dareneau

Patricia Dareneau — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:14:22 +0000

We need to be in touch with our legislators to register our disappointment in trying to balance the budget using Social Security when our nation’s wealthiest including corporations don’t pay their fair share

Comment on Is Age Discrimination Real? by Richard Breen

Richard Breen — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:13:20 +0000

I turn 60 in July and was laid-off by my employer a major financial bank. As they were telling me I was being laid off, my manager suggested I consider retiring. I have a son in college and a mortgage to pay so retirement is not a option.
Yes, age descrimination exist I have been asked a number of different ways on phone interviews questions to determine my age from year of college graduation to year I started working. When they realize I am 50+ the interview ends or something in my experience is lacking. I had a face to face interview with a HR recruiter, but suddently the hiring manager was not available. They said they would call, but never did.

Comment on Confronting Illusions by TLC

TLC — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 12:55:22 +0000

Interesting and thought provoking article!

Comment on A Grandparent’s Wish by TLC

TLC — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 12:51:58 +0000

What a beautiful sentiment! Hip hip horray for loving, thoughtful grandmas and grandpas!

Comment on Confronting Illusions by candid

candid — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 02:51:37 +0000

Thanks for the reality check, Jo-Anne. Many of my friends (and I) subscribe to the Satchel Paige way of thinking: “Age is a case of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it don’t matter.” While that’s a better perspective than many when it comes to aging, you remind us of relevant concerns we must we cognizant of.

Comment on Confronting Illusions by Marcia

Marcia — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:57:37 +0000

The article is data driven I’m sure – But it doesn’t do anything to lift my spirits as I enter my 60′s . I am thinking of some wonderful, funny, connected seniors in their 70′s to 90′s who are healthy as well – I need to focus on that I guess… but keeping healthy thru exercise is important and has been important to my friends as they age…

Comment on Confronting Illusions by mb janssen

mb janssen — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 21:29:48 +0000

your article is spot on! here are a couple articles i did on brain health…http://www.organicspamagazine.com/2013/01/maintain-your-brain/ … and … http://blog.organicspamagazine.com/boost-your-brain-health/

Comment on Confronting Illusions by Jo-Anne

Jo-Anne — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:15:17 +0000

There are some very interesting ways employers try to skirt around age-discrimination laws. And Anne, you’ve encountered one of them… Best wishes as you move forward in your job search.

Comment on Confronting Illusions by Anne Goodreau

Anne Goodreau — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 18:06:21 +0000

All good things to think about. I have tried to get a job after 50. Although it’s illegal to ask your age, one online application had a mandatory question: what year did you graduate from high school? You couldn’t leave the page and proceed until you’d revealed, basically, when you turned 18 or so. The discrimination is definitely out there.