Since its release in early 2021, Lance Oppenheim’s debut film Some Kind of Heaven has been sparking conversations about aging in America—inviting audiences both young and old to consider what it means to live out one’s final decades in a healthy and meaningful way. 

Out of desire or necessity, many older adults have turned quarantine into an opportunity for scaling back spending and cleaning out the closets. Minimalism has long been a popular strategy for an earlier, healthier retirement—but now, many have found it is more worthwhile than ever.

As many Americans think about working longer and aging actively, James Taylor’s steady vitality can serve as inspiration.

This is the second in a two-part series about benefits of older adults working longer.  The first article looked at the benefits that accrue to older adults from working longer.  This article explores the business case for older workers, or why employers should want to retain/hire older workers.

This is the first in a two-part series about the benefits of older adults working longer and the correlation between employment, social engagement and longevity.  This article looks at the advantages to older adults themselves of working longer.  The second article explores the business case for older workers, or why employers should want to retain/hire older workers.