National Training Program Matches Seniors with Jobs

Seniors today want -- and need -- jobs, and for a 61-year-old New Jersey resident, the National Council on Aging’s Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) provided just that.

In this article on the NCOA website, Pat Lardiere’s ...

 
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A Day in the Life of an Independent Living Resident

Wake up early to walk on the fitness center treadmill, stroll the landscaped walking paths, or take a dip in the pool. Sleep in, make breakfast in the kitchen, read the paper on the balcony, and write a few letters ...

 
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Why Assisted Living Residents Want to Work

When you work, the bulk of your waking hours are devoted to that job. A career -- your vocation -- is so closely tied to identity and your sense of self, whether you enjoy the work or not. Men and ...

 
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Aging Population a Catalyst for Senior Care Jobs

Though job growth is still painfully slow in many sectors, a new article from Ruth Mantell of MarketWatch shows that the healthcare industry is moving along quite well: senior care facilities, in particular, are adding a significant number of jobs.

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On Labor Day, Reflect on Work History with Family & Friends

What was your first job?
Delivering papers, flipping burgers, answering phones, taking dictation, bagging groceries, mowing lawns, babysitting: about these initial occupations, most of us can say, “been there, done that.”
Several blogs published by local offices of Home Instead ...

 
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Ideal Retirement Locations: Mixing Business with Pleasure

A recent piece posted on U.S. News & World Report.com and aol.com touts the top 10 cities for boomers, based on factors such as area attractions and availability of appealing jobs for retirees seeking work.
The top 10 cities are:

Oklahoma City, OK - Tied with Washington, DC, for the lowest jobless rate in the country, this state capital city has much to offer besides gainful employment: a low cost ...

 
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