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Millennials may be the current obsession of business and the media, but the older generation isn’t going anywhere soon. A 2014 Census report notes that the percentage of the population above 65 years old will double by the year 2050. “In many instances...

Seven Awards for People Over Age 60 Solving the World’s Toughest Social Problems The Purpose Prize has become a “MacArthur genius award for people who develop a second career as social service entrepreneurs.” – The New York Times...

By Rhonda Caudell − Many may have read the stats: “The number of Americans 55 and over will grow to 112 million in 2030, according to U.S. Census figures…Americans are living longer.” But what does this mean to you? Many say...

REUTERS Nancy Diao works part time, for a small stipend, at a Bay Area education nonprofit. But at 60, Diao isn't your average intern. She's a former executive who will spend her fellowship year at Breakthrough Collaborative serving as acting chief...

On Wednesday, June 8th, we went to lunch at the City Club where we heard a presentation by Mr. Marc Freedman, founder and CEO of Encore.org whose mission is “building a movement to tap the skills and experience of those in midlife and beyond to improve...