Cognitive Reserve – Can We Beat Biology?

Cognitive Reserve –Can We Beat Biology? We know we are living longer — but are we living better?  Most would agree that it is not just about adding more years to our life story, it is about making sure those years enriching and rewarding. Too often, though, we know of...

Intergenerational Learning : What Is Old Is New Again

IntergenerationalLearning :What Is Old Is New Again Imagine young and old coming together to experience, learn, and share. Innovative new programming, or a dusting off of the way it used to be? With our aging population, we see emerging examples of intergenerational...

Power of Older Workers Part 2

Part 2Power of Older Workers  The previous Maturity Matters Newsletter alerted us to the exodus of a highly skilled and knowledgeable workforce leaving many organizations.  More than half of their management teams and employees are positioned to leave as Baby Boomers...

Power of Older Workers – Part 1

Part 1Power of Older Workers  In praise of wine, cheese, and older workers – why we need to woo, engage and retain maturing employees. The majority of maturing workers are there because they want to be, and increasing numbers need to be there.  They are reliable,...

Tax Time Scams – Time for a Review and Update

The phone rings. You pick it up and the caller identifies himself as being from the government, contacting you on a problem with your taxes. Your heart races. You begin to wonder what could possibly be wrong? You picture investigations, fines, and trouble!...