A federal program helps older people get jobs, but the Trump administration wants to get rid of it

For the first time in U.S. history, there are more Americans over 62 than under 18. With the national workforce getting older every year, many economists argue that having people keep working longer than they used to would help maintain a robust labor market. But it can be hard for many older adults to stay […]

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Want to stay healthier and fulfilled later in life? Try volunteering

As gerontologists – social scientists who study aging populations – we envision a future in which older people leave a doctor’s visit with a prescription to go volunteer for something. Does that sound far-fetched? There’s scientific research backing it up. Good for your health While spending more than a dozen years researching what happens when […]

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