There are now in the United States an ever increasing number of people between the ages of 50-75 who no longer are as preoccupied as they once were with the primary tasks of adulthood: raising children, climbing the career ladder (or just making a living), paying food, clothing, education and shelter bills. This group, unlike earlier generations, has the actuarial hope of living, at least, another 30 years and retirement for them doesn’t mean endless rounds of golf or any other leisure activity. For this group, both a sociological and demographic phenomenon, often called the “Baby Boomers,” these bonus years are associated with “giving back” to their communities and to their country.
While these people are not wealthy, being largely from the American middle class, they have saved sufficiently, including their retirement benefits, and are healthy enough to see a horizon of about 30 years before them. Their material expectations are not great, they are comfortable, and these bonus years for them are “not” the last chance to move up the career ladder. This is, finally, a chance to do what they really want to do, to write their own modest script. And, for many of them, this previously unheard of stage in the life cycle, sometimes referred to as Second Adolescence, when identity no longer has to be defined as a “former” career or relationship (e.g., fireman, teacher, wife/husband) is a welcome opportunity to do things that are emotionally, even spiritually, satisfying.
For the first time in history a large mass of people have reached an aging majority where “community” and “friendship” have moved up the priority list, where “getting ahead” as a major force has been surpassed by the need to express love and kinship with others, where governmental institutions are measured by how much they contribute to community: security, clean air, ample and clean water, affordable health care, housing and education.
And this group means to contribute part of their bonus years to bringing these goals to fruition by “volunteering,” but these volunteers have no intention of being passive participants, they mean to be active in their second adolescence, they have a great storehouse of experience to bring to the table and they mean to play a “hands-on” role.
Unlike many previous generations of retirees, this group has inherited an extension of time to change their lives, to transform themselves, to make a difference. They are not socially motivated in order to get something (e.g., money, status, etc.), they’re involved so that they can “give.” They’re looking for emotional and spiritual satisfaction. They personify what Winston Churchill meant when he said, “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.”
If you feel that you are one of these people who want “to give back,” the following information guide of books, articles and websites will point you in the various directions that others have taken. Remember, this not about public success, but private fulfillment, giving yourself meaning. And only you can measure that.
Research points to two factors concerning personal contentment: 1) having a purpose, and 2) being connected. You have a finite amount of time; what do you want to do with it?
It’s not duty, but desire that rewards your bonus years, and you get to write the script. Out of dreaming comes purpose. Dreaming is a transforming activity that forces you to grow—inside and out. Imagination is your vehicle. As Einstein once remarked, “Imagination is more important than knowledge.”
It is for others, this gift of yours. By volunteering (not necessarily for no remuneration, but for a considerably reduced one: like transport to and from, lunch provided, or free parking), you immediately give to others. Who knows? Your gift may carry on to others in the future by setting a precedent, or leaving a legacy of example, of hope, of meaning, of inspiration!
This information guide is just a beginning, a template for us all to share and build. If you are a librarian working with your community and these issues, we encourage you to use this to highlight your collections, services and partners. If you are a library users, talk this over with your library staff and think about what items you would like to add from your own experiences. We hope to make this a centerpiece of a networked community interested in these issues and willing to add to this core bibliography.
Like Johnnie Appleseed, help us grow it by letting us know what you found on your journey to self-fulfillment in "giving back." And, feel free to incorporate a link to this guide into your own website or bibliography. As they say, pass it on!
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The bibliography is divided into the following categories:
You are not alone in your quest to improve things for others, to make a better community for you and yours. Of course, just like life, there is a lot of diversity and points of view about how this might best be done. Nevertheless, take a look at some of these organizations (check out their websites and their stated mission) and if you think you can make “common cause” with them, you might want to contact them to learn more about their goals and priorities. They might not be going all the way to your objective, but they might make good traveling companions for part of the journey.
AARP, http://www.aarp.org Type: Website
Alzheimer’s Disease Education & Referral, http://www.alzheimers.org Type: Website
Alzheimer's Association, http://www.alz.org Type: Website
Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, http://www.bc.edu/centers/crr/ Type:
Civic Ventures, http://www.civicventures.org Type: Website
Gray Panthers, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gray_Panthers Type: website
There are many ways to make a difference, but one of the most effective contributions is one’s time and involvement. Since you no longer “have to” work, you want to work at things that you believe in, that give you satisfaction, that fulfill the essence of “giving back.”
For many organizations, you will be a volunteer that they haven’t really encountered before: a person with skills, experience, and a strong desire to contribute to making communities/organizations better, and who won’t necessarily assist them “for free”--even though you are willing to work for a lot less and for different goals. For example, you may give your talents to an organization for such things as: free parking (or parking close to the entrance), free lunches, flexible hours, free transportation to and from (especially important for those who have difficulty driving)—perhaps even for medical insurance.
Your recompense (besides feeling good) can be negotiated. After all, you are not just a warm body, but a person who has held significant positions in your lifetime and whose market value is considerably more than what you are willing to give to an organization that is willing to take advantage of you. This can be a win-win situation for organizations that are willing re-think the concept of volunteerism.
You are definitely at that time in your life, the bonus years, when you understand how to “love, honor, and negotiate!” You are in the vanguard of a sociological and demographic phenomenon and not everyone is going to understand how much you have to offer, so go ahead and explain yourself—and negotiate for your fulfillment!
A Volunteer’s Search for Meaning, by Betty J. McMurrin. Dreama Publishing, LLC., 2003 (ISBN 0-9726736-0-1) $11.95 Type: Book
Aging and Active: Dimensions of Productive Engagement Among Older Americans, by Scott A. Bass. Yale University Press, 1995. (ISBN 0-300-06326-1) $45.00 Type: Book
As the Flocks Gather: How Religion Affects Voluntary Association Participation, by P. Lam. Journal of the Scientific Study of Religion, Volume 41, Number 3. (September 2002) Pages 405-422. Type: Article
Civic Service: What Difference Does it Make?, by James L. Perry. M.E. Sharpe, Inc., 2003. (ISBN 0-7656-1275-5) $49.95 Type: Book
Creating a Volunteer-Friendly Church Culture, by Marlene Wilson. Group Publishing, Inc., 2003 (ISBN 0-7644-2745-8) $14.99 Type: Book
Doing Well by Doing Good, by John Wilson. The Sociological Quarterly, Volume 44, Number 3. (Summer 2003) Pages 433-450 Type: Article
From Paid Worker to Volunteer: Leaving the Paid Workforce and Volunteering in Later Life, by Jan E. Mutchler. Social Forces, Volume 81, Number 4. (July 9, 2003) Pages 1267-1294 Type: Article
Get up, Get Out, and Volunteer!: A Simple Book That Will Change Your Life, by Staff of iUniverse. iUniverse, 2003. (ISBN 0-595-29343-3) $9.95 Type: Book
Giving Back: Using Your Influence to Create Social Change, by Merrill J. Oster. NavPress Publishing Group, 2004 (ISBN 1-57683-386-0) $14.00 Type: Book
Green Volunteers: The World Guide to Voluntary Work in Nature Conservation, by Fabio Ausenda. Universe Publishing, 2003 (ISBN 88-900167-9-5) $14.95 Type: Book
Harnessing Voluntary Work: A Fourth Sector Approach, by Colin C. Williams. Policy Studies, Volume 23, Number 3. (September 1, 2002) Pages 247-260. Type: Article
Heart of a Volunteer, by Dan Zada. Compendium, Incorporated, Publishing & Communications, 2004 (ISBN 1-932319-11-5) $9.95 Type: Book
How to Make a Difference: Over 1,000 Ways to Serve at Home, in the Community, and in the World, by Catherine E. Portman. Deseret Book Company, 2002 (ISBN 1-57008-874-8) $15.95 Type: Book
International Directory of Voluntary Work, by Victoria Pybus. Vacation Works Publications, 2004 (ISBN 1-85458-313-1) $19.95 Type: Book
Invest in Yourself: The Catalogue of Volunteer Opportunities, by Susan Angus. Commission on Voluntary Service & Action, 2004 (ISBN 0-9629322-9-0) $10.00 Type: Book
Libraries Seek Voluntary Help, by Bookseller Staff. Bookseller, Issue 5138. (July 23, 2004) Pages 6-15 Type: Article
Make a Difference: America’s Guide to Volunteering and Community Service, by Arthur I. Blaustein. John Wiley & Sons (ISBN 0-7879-6804-8) $12.95 Type: Book
Motivations to Volunteer: Theoretical and Practical Considerations, by E. Gil Clary. Current Directions in Psychological Science, Volume 8, Number 5. (October 1999) Pages 156-159 Type: Article
Older People Giving Care: Helping Family and Community, by Sally A. Gallagher. Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc., 1994 (ISBN 0-86569-233-5) $87.95 Type: Book
Older Volunteers: A Guide to Research and Practice, by Lucy R. Fischer. Sage Publications, 1993 (ISBN 0-8039-5008-X) Type: Book
Prime Time for Senior Volunteers, by Melynda Dovel Wilcox. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine, Volume 47, Issue 8. (August 1993) Pages 95-98 Type: Article
Prime Time: How Baby Boomers Will Revolutionize Retirement and Transform America, by Marc Freedman. Harper Collins Publishers, 2002 (ISBN 1-58648-120-7) $14.00 Type: Book
Senior Citizen School Volunteer Program: A Manual for Program Implementation, by Cynthia Kramer. Center for the Study of Aging, Inc., 1986 (ISBN 0-937829-01-3) $10.95 Type: Book
Seniors’ Volunteers’, and Families’ Perspectives of an Intergenerational Program in a Rural Community, by Janis R. Bullock. Educational Gerontology, Volume 25, Number 3. (May 1, 1999) Pages 237-251 Type: Article
Serving Your Community, by Christin Ditchfield. Scholastic Library Publishing, 2004 (ISBN 0-516-22802-1) $24.00 Type: Book
Simply Strategic Volunteers: Empowering People for Ministry, by Tony Morgan. Group Publishing, Inc., 2004 (ISBN 0-7644-2756-3)) $17.99 Type: Book
Values of Volunteering: Cross-Cultural Perspectives, by Paul Dekker. Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2003 (ISBN 0-306-47854-4)\) $48.00 Type: Book
Voluntarism, Community Life, and the American Ethic, by Robert S. Ogilvie. Indiana University Press, 2004 (ISBN 0-253-34423-9) $35.00 Type: Book
Volunteer Job Descriptions and Action Plans, by Marlene Wilson. Group Publishing, Inc., 2003 (ISBN 0-7644-2747-4) $14.99 Type: Book
Volunteer Missions Opportunities for Senior Adults, by Naomi Hunke. Woman’s Missionary Union, 2003 (ISBN 1-56309-105-4) $6.95 Type: Book
Volunteer Opportunities for Seniors Away from Home, by Lewis D. Solomon. McFarland & Company, Inc., 2000 (ISBN –7864-0865-0) $29.95 Type: Book
Volunteer Orientation and Training, by Marlene Wilson. Group Publishing, Inc., 2003 (ISBN 0-7644-2749-0) $14.99 Type: Book
Volunteer Revolution: Unleashing the Power of Everybody, by Bill Hybels. Zondervan, 2004 (ISBN 0-310-25238-5) $16.99 Type: Book
Volunteering, by Hope Egan. Michael Friedman Publishing Group, Inc., 2002 (ISBN 0-76267-3901-3) $9.95 Type: Book
Volunteering as Leisure/Leisure as Volunteering, by Robert A. Stebbins. Oxford University Press, 2004 (ISBN 0-85199-750-3) Type: Book
Wanted: Animal Volunteers!, by Mary R. Burch. John Wiley & Sons, 2002 (ISBN 0-07645-6709-8) $16.99 Type: Book
Work and Leisure, by J.T. Haworth. Routlege, 2004. (ISBN 0-415-25058-7) $27.95 Type: Book
Worldwide Volunteering, by Worldwide Volunteering Staff. How to Books, 2004 (ISBN 1-85703-910-6) $31.50 Type: Book
Obviously if you are going to enjoy your “bonus years,” and be able to participate in whatever “give back” activities you choose to support, it will be important to maintain, maybe even improve, your daily health. So we have gathered a smattering of books and articles that address this constant and important issue. Keep in mind that this references only a small part of the information that is available, and may not address specific health conditions that are applicable to you.
Your local librarian can help you expand this list, even notify you when items of interest to you arrive. Remember, technology and medicine are deeply focused on the aging process, including the realization that sexual health and attitudes contribute to longer and more satisfying lives, so every so often re-check these lists of suggested readings for more up-to-date information. While a proper diet and some physical activity is almost universally recommended, don’t forget to feed the life of the mind, too, for it has been shown to extend life. And, of course, the benefits of humor should not be overlooked: it’s hard to die when you’re laughing!
Accessible Gardening: Tips and Techniques for Seniors and the Disabled, by Joann Way. Stackpole Books, 1997 (ISBN 0-8117-2652-5) $16.95 Type: Book
Alzheimer's Searching for a Cure, by Linda Bren. FDA Consumer, Volume, 37 Issue 4. (July/August 2003) Pages18-26 Type: Article
An Ounce of Prevention The Wellness Factor in Spas, by Shirley Vanderbilt. Massage & Bodywork, Volume 18, Issue 4. (Aug/Sep2003) Pages 34-40 Type: Article
Beating the Senior Blues: How to Feel Better and Enjoy Life Again, by Leslie Eckford. New Harbinger Publications, 2002 (ISBN 1-57224-272-8) $17.95 Type: Book
Blazing a Path to Very Old Age, by Shari Roan. LA Times, (November 29, 2004) http://www.latimes.com/features/health/la-he-aging29nov29,0,1288989.story?coll=la-home-health Type: Article
Breaking the Age Barrier: Anti-Aging Strategies for Optimum Health. Energy and Longevity, by Sherry Torkos. Penguin Group USA, Inc., 2005 (ISBN 0-13-064867-1) $18.00 Type: Book
Coping with Impaired Mobility, by Jane Mahoney. Jane Mahoney (ISBN 1-879105-65-9) $18.95 Type: Book
Eco-Retirement, by Unknown. Spectrum: The Wholistic News Magazine. Issue 26. (Sept/Oct 1992) Pages 11-13 Type: Article
Eco-Retirement, by Spectrum: The Wholistic News Magazine. Spectrum: The Wholistic News Magazine. Issue 26. (Sept/Oct 1992) Pages 11-13 Type: Article
Functional Fitness for Older Adults, by Patricia A. Brill. Human Kinetics Publishers, 2004 (ISBN 0-7360-4656-9) $20.00 Type: Book
Health and Fitness over 50, by Christine Wells. ISIS Large Print Books, 2001 (ISBN 0-7531-5300-9) $21.99 Type: Book
Health Insurance Carrier Directory 2005, by Karrie Hyatt. Practice Management Information Corporation, 2004 (ISBN 1-57066-338-6) $59.95 Type: Book
Health Promotion Attitudes and Strategies in Older Adults, by Arlene Michaels Miller. Health Education & Behavior, Volume 29, Number 2. (April 1, 2002) Pages 249-267 Type: Article
Heart of the Matter, by Garrett Swetilkoff. Alive: Canadian Journal of Health & Nutrition, Issue 244. (February 2003) Pages 37-42 Type: Article
How to Keep Your Feet and Legs Healthy for a Lifetime: The Complete Guide to Foot and Leg Care, by Howard Robins. Seven Stories Press, 2004 (ISBN 1-888363-30-4) $14.95 Type: Book
Individual Financial Decisions in Retirement Savings Plans: the Role of Participant-direction, by Leslie E. Papke. Journal of Public Economics, Volume 88, Number 1-2 (2004) Pages 39-61 Type: Article
Masters Running: A Guide to Running and Staying Fit After 40, by Hal Higdon. Rodale Press, Inc., 2005 (ISBN 1-59486-021-1) $15.95 Type: Book
Mature Marketing: Communicating with Senior Clients, by Arlene Alpert. Massage & Bodyworks, Volume 17, Issue 5. (October/November 2003) Pages 66-71 Type: Article
More Great Sex After 50, by Eve Cappello. Dr. Eve Publishing, not yet published (ISBN 0-9639037-4-8) $16.95 Type: Book
New Initiative, New Worries on Alzheimer’s Research, by Stephen Barlas. Geriatric Times, Volume 5, Issue 4. (July/August 2004) Page 32-33 Type: Article
New Sex for Old: Lifestyle, Consumerism, and the Ethics of Aging Well, by Stephen Katz. Journal of Aging Studies, Volume 17, Number 1. (2003) Pages 3-16 Type: Article
Optimizing Exercise and Physical Activity in Older People, by Adrian Schoo. Butterworth-Heinemann, 2004 (ISBN 0-7506-5479-1) $37.95 Type: Book
Productive Aging, Concepts and Challenges, by Nancy Morrow-Howell, James Hinterlong, and Michael Sherraden. John Hopkins University Press (ISBN 0-8018-6557-3 ()http://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title_pages/2196.html Type: Book
Rationing Home Care Resources: How Discharged Seniors Cope, by Georgia Livadiotakis. Home Health Care Services Quarterly, Volume 22, Number 2. (March 2003) Pages 31-42 Type: Article
Reducing Fear of Falling in Seniors Through Education and Activity Programs, by Brenda J. Brouwer. Journal of American Geriatrics Society, Volume 51, Number 6. (June 1, 2003) Pages 829-834 Type: Article
Senior Doctor Visits, by Joseph M. Miesner. Sun Bear Press, 2000 (ISBN 0-9666367-2-4) $12.95 Type: Book
Senior Fitness: The Diet and Exercise Program For Maximum Health and Longevity, by Ruth F. Heidrich. Latern Books, 2004 (ISBN 1-59056-074-4) $15.00 Type: Book
Senior Survival Guide: Everything You Need to Know to Safeguard Your Money, Health, and Freedom, by Peter J. Strauss. Facts on File, Inc., 2003 (ISBN 0-8160-4803-7) $35.00 Type: Book
Senior’s Guide to Personal Safety, by Holly Keegel. DIANE Publishing Co., 2004 (ISBN 0-7567-7558-2) $10.00 Type: Book
Seniors: Hooked on Drugs, by Michelle Hancock. Alive: Canadian Journal of Heath & Nutrition, November 2003, Issue 253 Type: Article
Seniors’ Decision Making about Pain Management, by M.M. Ross. Journal of Advanced Nursing, Volume 35, Number 3. (August 1, 2001) Pages 442-451 Type: Article
Sex, Power and Health for the Middle-Aged and Senior, by Irwinn N. Krimm. Happy Health Publishers, 1974 (ISBN 0-9606402-2-3) $6.95 Type: Book
Sharpening Your Memory: Avoiding Senior Moments, by John Yuhas McGowan. Blue Tree Books, 2004 (ISBN 1-932593-22-5) $10.00 Type: Book
Strength Training over 50, by Cathy Wilke. Barron’s Educational Series, Inc., 2005 (ISBN 0-7641-5812-0) $19.95 Type: Book
The Forgotten Stakeholders: Seniors’ Values Concerning Their Health Care, by Elaine M. Gallagher. International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, Volume 12, Number 3. (1999) Pages 79-87 Type: Article
The Influence of Prescription Drug Use on Long-Term Care Insurance Ownership, by Patrick Michael Bernet. Risk Management & Insurance Review, Volume 7, Number 2. (September 2004) Pages 107-120 Type: Article
The Memory Prescription: Dr. Gary Small’s 14-Day Plan to Keep your Brain and Body Young, by Gary Small. Hyperion Press, 2004 (ISBN 1-4013-0066-9) $25.95 Type: Book
The Savvy Senior: The Ultimate Guide to Health, Family, and Finances for Senior Citizens, by Jim Miller. Thorndike Press, 2004 (ISBN 0-7862-6927-8) $28.95 Type: Book
Transitions: Making Sense of Life's Changes, by William Bridges. Perseus Publishing, 2004 (ISBN 0-7382-0904-X) $15.95 Type: Book
What Every Senior Needs to Know about Health Care, by James J. Nora. University of Colorado Press, 2004 (ISBN 0-87081-759-0) $19.95 Type: Book
Yoga: It’s a Guy Thing, by Alan Pell Crawford. Vegetarian Times, Issue 304. (December 2002) Pages 69-76 Type: Article
Just as with health issues, your financial stability during the “bonus years” is important to your continued ability to give back to others, for without good health and freedom from financial worry your good works and contributions may be severely impaired. Thus, we have provided some books and articles that will assist you in “keeping” what you have already earned so you can spend your time on your goals—not on money problems. And, if you happen to make a little bit more, too, then there might be a parting gift as well!
A Guide to Elder Planning: Everything You Need to Know to Protect Yourself Legally and Financially, by Steven Weisman. Financial Times/Prentice-Hall, 2003 (ISBN 0-13-142520-X) $24.95 Type: Book
Active Retirement for Affluent Workaholics: Planning for the Life You’ve Always Wanted, by Peter Silton. N.P. Financial Systems, 2001. (ISBN 1-882758-072) $19.99 Type: Book
Baby Boomer Culture Gets it Comeuppance, by Bernard Salt. IPA Review, Volume 55, Issue 2. (June 2003) Pages 10-12 Type: Article
Baby Boomer’s Guide To Retiring a Millionaire: Practical Strategies for Financial Security in Retirement, by James Mark Trippon. Bretton Woods Press. 2005. (ISBN 0-9723389-3-4) $29.95 Type: Book
Buying Time in a Retirement System, by Alan Grimshaw. Employee Assistance Quarterly, Volume 18, Number 4. (June 2003) Pages 85-94 Type: Article
Countdown to Retirement: Designing your Financial Future, by Kevin H. Myeroff. Meister Press, 2001 (ISBN 0-9463136-6-9) $19.95 Type: Book
Financial and Estate Planning Guide, by CCH Editorial Staff. CCH, Inc., 2003. Revised edition (ISBN 0-8080-1067-0) $75.00 Type: Book
Financial Decision Making at Retirement, by David A. Littell; Kenn Beam Tacchino; David Mark Cordell. The American College, 2002 (ISBN 1-57996-058-8) $50.00 Type: Book
How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free: Retirement Wisdom That You Won’t Get You From Your Financial Advisor, by Ernie Zelinski. Ten Speed Press, 2004 (ISBN 1-58008-578-4) $16.95 Type: Book
Living Well in Retirement, by Cynthia Yates. Harvest House, 2005 (ISBN 0-7369-1583-4) $10.99 Type: Book
Meeting the Communication Challenge: Money Today or a Pension Far Away?, by Dennis R. Ackley. Compensation and Benefits Review, Volume 30, Number 6. (1998) Pages 32-37 Type: Article
Mistakes Retirees Make with Their Finances, by JMS Financial Group. JMS Financial Group, 2004 (ISBN 0-9759168-0-7) $19.95 Type: Book
Pension Incentives and the Pattern of Early Retirement, by Richard Blundell. The Economic Journal, Volume 112, Number 478. (March 2002) Pages C153-C170 Type: Article
Pension Type and Retirement Wealth, by E.C. Blank. Industrial Relations, Volume 38, Number 1. (January 1999) Pages 1-10 Type: Article
Planning for Retirement, by Robert Allen. Virgin Books Ltd., 2005 (ISBN 0-7535-0921-0) $16.95 Type: Book
Planning Your Future: Keys to Financial Freedom, by Stephen Konowalow. Prentice-Hall, 2002 (ISBN 0-13-098892-8) $16.00 Type: Book
Protecting and Rebuilding Your Retirement: Everything You Need to Do to Secure Your Financial Future, by Les Abromovitz. AMACOM, 2003 (ISBN 0-8144-7185-4) $24.95 Type: Book
Retire on Less Than You Think: The New York Times Guide to Planning Your Financial Future, by Fred Brock. Henry Holt & Co., 2004 (ISBN 0-8050-7374-4) $15.00 Type: Book
Retire Without Worry: Simple, Straightforward Answers to Serious Financial Questions, by Robert J. Reby. R.J. Reby Foundation, Inc., 2004 (ISBN 0-9740163-0-6) $27.95 Type: Book
Retirement Countdown: Take Action Now to Get the Life You Want, by David Sharipo. Financial Times/Prentice-Hall, 2004 (ISBN 0-13-109671-0) $19.95 Type: Book
Retirement on a Shoestring, 5th Edition, by John Howells. Globe Pequot, 2004 (ISBN 0762728493) $15.95 Type: Book
Safeguarding Your Retirement, by Jack D. Howell. American Institute for Financial Education, 2003 (ISBN 0-9668050-2-X) Type: Book
Secure Your Future: Your Personal Companion for Understanding Lifestyle and Financial Aspects of Retirement, by Pricewaterhouse Cooppers Staff. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2002 (ISBN 0-471-23507-5) $19.95 Type: Book
Security in Retirement: New Annuity Plan Options: Annuity Plans Allow Plan Sponsors to Provide Income Guarantees for Retirees, by Elaine Stevenson. Compensation and Benefits Review, Volume 35, Number 6 (November 1, 2003) Pages 62-66 Type: Article
Senior Needs Planning, by Dan Tromblay. Dearborn Financial Publishing, Inc., 2001 (ISBN 0-7931-5214-3) Type: Book
Status of Social Security and It’s Role in Retirement Planning: A Professional Advisor’s Perspective, by R.E. Dumm. Risk Management & Insurance Review, Volume 5, No.1. (January 1, 2002) Pages 21-30 Type: Article
The Baby Boom, Amenity Retirement Migration, and Retirement Communities: Will the Golden Age of Retirement Continue?, by William H. Haas III. Research on Aging, Volume 24, Number 1. (January 1, 2002) Pages 150-164 Type: Article
The New Retirement: The Ultimate Guide to the Rest of Your Life, by Jan Cullinane; Cathy Fitzgerald. Rodale Books, 2004 (ISBN 1579547966) $19.95 Type: Book
The Retirement Guide: A Comprehensive Handbook on Aging, Retirement, Caregiving and Health: How to Plan and Pay for It, by Jill O’Donnell. Insomniac Press, 2004 (ISBN 1-894663-79-9) $16.95 Type: Book
Wealth after Work: Planning Your Great Escape, by Debbie Harrison. Financial Times/Prentice-Hall, 2002 (ISBN 0-273-65681-3) $45.00 Type: Book
Never before have so many older, mature people gone back to school, whether to get the high-school sheepskin finally, or a college or university degree. And, many of these seekers are not looking for another career, they are just interested in learning and applying that learning as a way of “giving back” to society.
Higher education, realizing this growing group of adults is matriculating, has begun to accommodate them. Some universities have gone so far as to create living quarters that are less like a dorm and more like homes; in fact, some actually have targeted this group with a number of enticements to make them feel very welcome. So, discard the old-fashioned notion that higher learning is for any particular age group. It isn’t! Take a walk around many campuses and you’ll see quite a diverse group of people of all ages, colors and temperaments. As the saying used to go, “educate a woman and you educate a family;” now it’s “educate a boomer, and you educate society.” There’s nothing like theory leavened by experience, and the classroom is all the better for it.
Aging and Diversity: An Active Learning, by Stephen Fried. Taylor & Francis, Inc., 1998 (ISBN 1-56032-475-9) $80.92 Type: Book
Art for Fun and Profit, by Retirement Knowledge, Inc., 2002. Retirement Knowledge, Inc., 2002 (ISBN 1-56559-935-7) Type: Book
Changing Concepts of Retirement: Educational Implications, by Joanna Walker. Ashgate Publishing, 1996 (ISBN 1-85742-259-7) $59.95 Type: Book
Changing Students’ Perspectives of Aging: The Impact of an Intergenerational Service Learning Course, by James L. Knapp. Educational Gerontology, Volume 26, Number 7. (October 1, 2000) Pages 611-621 Type: Article
Computer Use Among Elderly Persons in Long-Term Care Facilities, by Kevan H. Namazi. Educational Gerontology, Volume 29, Number 6. (June-July 2003) Pages 535-550 Type: Article
Cooking for Fun and Profit, by Retirement Knowledge, Inc.. Retirement Knowledge, Inc., 2002 (ISBN 1-56559-926-8) $24.95 Type: Book
Education for Older Adult Learning: A Selected, Annotated Bibliography, by Reva M. Greenberg. Greenwood Publishing Group, 1993 $82.95 Type: Book
E-learning and the Third Age, by Guglielmo Trentin, by Journal of Computer-Assisted Learning. Journal of Computer-Assisted Learning, Volume 20, Number 1. (February 1, 2004) Pages 21-30 Type: Article
Faculty Retirement in the Arts and Sciences, by Sharon P. Smith. Books on Demand, 1991 (ISBN 0-608-03198-4) $36.90 Type: Book
Increasing Practitioners’ Knowledge of Participation Among Elderly Adults in Senior Center Activities, by Jan Walker. Educational Gerontology, Volume 30, Number 5. (May 2004) Pages 353-366 Type: Article
Intellectual Versus Wisdom-Related Knowledge: The Care of Different Kind of Learning in the Later Years of Life, by Monika Ardelt. Educational Gerontology, Volume 26, Number 8. (December 1, 2000) Pages 771-789 Type: Article
Language and the Elderly: A Clinical Perspective, by Jane Maxim, Karen Bryan. Singular Publishing Group, 1994 (ISBN 1-56593-254-4) $48.00 Type: Book
My Guide to Communities for Seniors: Educational Resource Guide, by MyGuide Staff. MyGuide Inc., 2004 (ISBN 0-9755683-0-2) $14.95 Type: Book
Participation in a Course on Aging: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Anxiety About Aging in Oneself and Others, by Lori A. Harris. Educational Gerontology, Volume 27, Number 8. (December 1, 2001) Pages 657-667 Type: Article
Resiliency and Spirituality: Foundations of Strengths Perspective Counseling with the Elderly, by Neili Langer. Educational Gerontology, Volume 30, Number 7. (August 2004) Pages 611-617 Type: Article
Retirement Straight Talk: Stories and Wisdom from Educators, by Donald R. Draayer. Scarecrow Press, 2003 (ISBN 0-8108-4727-2) $24.95 Type: Book
Senior to Senior: Living Lessons, by Kathy Goff. Educational Gerontology, Volume 30, Number 3. (March 2004) Pages 205-217 Type: Article
Stages Word Searches for Seniors: A Memory, by Carol S. Mongeau. Senior Education Associates, Inc., 2003 (ISBN 0-9664668-8-8) $20.00 Type: Book
Stages Word Searches for Seniors: An Outing, by Carol S. Mongeau. Senior Education Associates, Inc., 2003 (ISBN 0-9664668-7-X) $20.00 Type: Book
Stages Word Searches for Seniors: At the Ball Game, by Carol S. Mongeau. Senior Education Associates, Inc., 2003 (ISBN 0-9664668-9-6) $20.00 Type: Book
Stages Word Searches for Seniors: Away We Go, by Carol S. Mongeau. Senior Education Associates, Inc., 2003 (ISBN 0-9664668-2-9) $20.00 Type: Book
Stages Word Searches for Seniors: Favorite Things, by Carol S. Mongeau. Senior Education Associates, Inc., 2003 (ISBN 0-9664668-6-1) $20.00 Type: Book
Stages Word Searches for Seniors: Favorites, by Carol S. Mongeau. Senior Education Associates, Inc., 2003 (ISBN 0-9664668-3-7) $20.00 Type: Book
Stages Word Searches for Seniors: Happy Days, by Carole S. Mongeau. Senior Education Associates, Inc., 2003 (ISBN 0-9664668-5-3) $20.00 Type: Book
The Elderly’s Uses and Attitudes Toward the Internet, by Jacqueline K. Eastman. Journal of Consumer Marketing, Volume 21, Number 3. (March 1, 2004) Pages 208-220 Type: Article
University-Linked Retirement Communities: Student Visions of Eldercare, by Leon A. Pastalan; Benyamin Schwartz. Haworth Press, Inc., 1994 (ISBN 1-56024-570-0) $29.95 Type: Book
Using Learning to Meet the Challenges of Older Adulthood: New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, Volume 77, by James C. Fisher; Mary Alice Wolf. Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1998 (ISBN 0-7879-1164-X) $29.00 Type: Book
When Patients Teach Their Doctors: A Curriculum for Geriatric Education, by John Tomkowaik. Educational Gerontology, Volume 30, Number 9. (October 2004) Pages 785-790 Type: Article
Young@Heart: Computing for Seniors, by Mary S. Furlong; Stefan B. Lipson. Osborne McGraw-Hill, 1996 (ISBN 0-07-882178-9) $22.95 Type: Book
Current as of: May 11, 2008There are now in the United States an ever increasing number of people between the ages of 50-75 who no longer are as preoccupied as they once were with the primary tasks of adulthood: raising children, climbing the career ladder (or just making a living), paying food, clothing, education and shelter bills. This group, unlike earlier generations, has the actuarial hope of living, at least, another 30 years and retirement for them doesn’t mean endless rounds of golf or any other leisure activity. For this group, both a sociological and demographic phenomenon, often called the “Baby Boomers,” these bonus years are associated with “giving back” to their communities and to their country.
While these people are not wealthy, being largely from the American middle class, they have saved sufficiently, including their retirement benefits, and are healthy enough to see a horizon of about 30 years before them. Their material expectations are not great, they are comfortable, and these bonus years for them are “not” the last chance to move up the career ladder. This is, finally, a chance to do what they really want to do, to write their own modest script. And, for many of them, this previously unheard of stage in the life cycle, sometimes referred to as Second Adolescence, when identity no longer has to be defined as a “former” career or relationship (e.g., fireman, teacher, wife/husband) is a welcome opportunity to do things that are emotionally, even spiritually, satisfying.
For the first time in history a large mass of people have reached an aging majority where “community” and “friendship” have moved up the priority list, where “getting ahead” as a major force has been surpassed by the need to express love and kinship with others, where governmental institutions are measured by how much they contribute to community: security, clean air, ample and clean water, affordable health care, housing and education.
And this group means to contribute part of their bonus years to bringing these goals to fruition by “volunteering,” but these volunteers have no intention of being passive participants, they mean to be active in their second adolescence, they have a great storehouse of experience to bring to the table and they mean to play a “hands-on” role.
Unlike many previous generations of retirees, this group has inherited an extension of time to change their lives, to transform themselves, to make a difference. They are not socially motivated in order to get something (e.g., money, status, etc.), they’re involved so that they can “give.” They’re looking for emotional and spiritual satisfaction. They personify what Winston Churchill meant when he said, “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.”
If you feel that you are one of these people who want “to give back,” the following information guide of books, articles and websites will point you in the various directions that others have taken. Remember, this not about public success, but private fulfillment, giving yourself meaning. And only you can measure that.
Research points to two factors concerning personal contentment: 1) having a purpose, and 2) being connected. You have a finite amount of time; what do you want to do with it?
It’s not duty, but desire that rewards your bonus years, and you get to write the script. Out of dreaming comes purpose. Dreaming is a transforming activity that forces you to grow—inside and out. Imagination is your vehicle. As Einstein once remarked, “Imagination is more important than knowledge.”
It is for others, this gift of yours. By volunteering (not necessarily for no remuneration, but for a considerably reduced one: like transport to and from, lunch provided, or free parking), you immediately give to others. Who knows? Your gift may carry on to others in the future by setting a precedent, or leaving a legacy of example, of hope, of meaning, of inspiration!
This information guide is just a beginning, a template for us all to share and build. If you are a librarian working with your community and these issues, we encourage you to use this to highlight your collections, services and partners. If you are a library users, talk this over with your library staff and think about what items you would like to add from your own experiences. We hope to make this a centerpiece of a networked community interested in these issues and willing to add to this core bibliography.
Like Johnnie Appleseed, help us grow it by letting us know what you found on your journey to self-fulfillment in "giving back." And, feel free to incorporate a link to this guide into your own website or bibliography. As they say, pass it on!
To share information that you have found (e.g., books, articles, websites, etc.), send it to the following e-mail and/or postal address:
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The bibliography is divided into the following categories:
You are not alone in your quest to improve things for others, to make a better community for you and yours. Of course, just like life, there is a lot of diversity and points of view about how this might best be done. Nevertheless, take a look at some of these organizations (check out their websites and their stated mission) and if you think you can make “common cause” with them, you might want to contact them to learn more about their goals and priorities. They might not be going all the way to your objective, but they might make good traveling companions for part of the journey.
AARP, http://www.aarp.org Type: Website
Alzheimer’s Disease Education & Referral, http://www.alzheimers.org Type: Website
Alzheimer's Association, http://www.alz.org Type: Website
Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, http://www.bc.edu/centers/crr/ Type:
Civic Ventures, http://www.civicventures.org Type: Website
Gray Panthers, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gray_Panthers Type: website
There are many ways to make a difference, but one of the most effective contributions is one’s time and involvement. Since you no longer “have to” work, you want to work at things that you believe in, that give you satisfaction, that fulfill the essence of “giving back.”
For many organizations, you will be a volunteer that they haven’t really encountered before: a person with skills, experience, and a strong desire to contribute to making communities/organizations better, and who won’t necessarily assist them “for free”--even though you are willing to work for a lot less and for different goals. For example, you may give your talents to an organization for such things as: free parking (or parking close to the entrance), free lunches, flexible hours, free transportation to and from (especially important for those who have difficulty driving)—perhaps even for medical insurance.
Your recompense (besides feeling good) can be negotiated. After all, you are not just a warm body, but a person who has held significant positions in your lifetime and whose market value is considerably more than what you are willing to give to an organization that is willing to take advantage of you. This can be a win-win situation for organizations that are willing re-think the concept of volunteerism.
You are definitely at that time in your life, the bonus years, when you understand how to “love, honor, and negotiate!” You are in the vanguard of a sociological and demographic phenomenon and not everyone is going to understand how much you have to offer, so go ahead and explain yourself—and negotiate for your fulfillment!
A Volunteer’s Search for Meaning, by Betty J. McMurrin. Dreama Publishing, LLC., 2003 (ISBN 0-9726736-0-1) $11.95 Type: Book
Aging and Active: Dimensions of Productive Engagement Among Older Americans, by Scott A. Bass. Yale University Press, 1995. (ISBN 0-300-06326-1) $45.00 Type: Book
As the Flocks Gather: How Religion Affects Voluntary Association Participation, by P. Lam. Journal of the Scientific Study of Religion, Volume 41, Number 3. (September 2002) Pages 405-422. Type: Article
Civic Service: What Difference Does it Make?, by James L. Perry. M.E. Sharpe, Inc., 2003. (ISBN 0-7656-1275-5) $49.95 Type: Book
Creating a Volunteer-Friendly Church Culture, by Marlene Wilson. Group Publishing, Inc., 2003 (ISBN 0-7644-2745-8) $14.99 Type: Book
Doing Well by Doing Good, by John Wilson. The Sociological Quarterly, Volume 44, Number 3. (Summer 2003) Pages 433-450 Type: Article
From Paid Worker to Volunteer: Leaving the Paid Workforce and Volunteering in Later Life, by Jan E. Mutchler. Social Forces, Volume 81, Number 4. (July 9, 2003) Pages 1267-1294 Type: Article
Get up, Get Out, and Volunteer!: A Simple Book That Will Change Your Life, by Staff of iUniverse. iUniverse, 2003. (ISBN 0-595-29343-3) $9.95 Type: Book
Giving Back: Using Your Influence to Create Social Change, by Merrill J. Oster. NavPress Publishing Group, 2004 (ISBN 1-57683-386-0) $14.00 Type: Book
Green Volunteers: The World Guide to Voluntary Work in Nature Conservation, by Fabio Ausenda. Universe Publishing, 2003 (ISBN 88-900167-9-5) $14.95 Type: Book
Harnessing Voluntary Work: A Fourth Sector Approach, by Colin C. Williams. Policy Studies, Volume 23, Number 3. (September 1, 2002) Pages 247-260. Type: Article
Heart of a Volunteer, by Dan Zada. Compendium, Incorporated, Publishing & Communications, 2004 (ISBN 1-932319-11-5) $9.95 Type: Book
How to Make a Difference: Over 1,000 Ways to Serve at Home, in the Community, and in the World, by Catherine E. Portman. Deseret Book Company, 2002 (ISBN 1-57008-874-8) $15.95 Type: Book
International Directory of Voluntary Work, by Victoria Pybus. Vacation Works Publications, 2004 (ISBN 1-85458-313-1) $19.95 Type: Book
Invest in Yourself: The Catalogue of Volunteer Opportunities, by Susan Angus. Commission on Voluntary Service & Action, 2004 (ISBN 0-9629322-9-0) $10.00 Type: Book
Libraries Seek Voluntary Help, by Bookseller Staff. Bookseller, Issue 5138. (July 23, 2004) Pages 6-15 Type: Article
Make a Difference: America’s Guide to Volunteering and Community Service, by Arthur I. Blaustein. John Wiley & Sons (ISBN 0-7879-6804-8) $12.95 Type: Book
Motivations to Volunteer: Theoretical and Practical Considerations, by E. Gil Clary. Current Directions in Psychological Science, Volume 8, Number 5. (October 1999) Pages 156-159 Type: Article
Older People Giving Care: Helping Family and Community, by Sally A. Gallagher. Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc., 1994 (ISBN 0-86569-233-5) $87.95 Type: Book
Older Volunteers: A Guide to Research and Practice, by Lucy R. Fischer. Sage Publications, 1993 (ISBN 0-8039-5008-X) Type: Book
Prime Time for Senior Volunteers, by Melynda Dovel Wilcox. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine, Volume 47, Issue 8. (August 1993) Pages 95-98 Type: Article
Prime Time: How Baby Boomers Will Revolutionize Retirement and Transform America, by Marc Freedman. Harper Collins Publishers, 2002 (ISBN 1-58648-120-7) $14.00 Type: Book
Senior Citizen School Volunteer Program: A Manual for Program Implementation, by Cynthia Kramer. Center for the Study of Aging, Inc., 1986 (ISBN 0-937829-01-3) $10.95 Type: Book
Seniors’ Volunteers’, and Families’ Perspectives of an Intergenerational Program in a Rural Community, by Janis R. Bullock. Educational Gerontology, Volume 25, Number 3. (May 1, 1999) Pages 237-251 Type: Article
Serving Your Community, by Christin Ditchfield. Scholastic Library Publishing, 2004 (ISBN 0-516-22802-1) $24.00 Type: Book
Simply Strategic Volunteers: Empowering People for Ministry, by Tony Morgan. Group Publishing, Inc., 2004 (ISBN 0-7644-2756-3)) $17.99 Type: Book
Values of Volunteering: Cross-Cultural Perspectives, by Paul Dekker. Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2003 (ISBN 0-306-47854-4)\) $48.00 Type: Book
Voluntarism, Community Life, and the American Ethic, by Robert S. Ogilvie. Indiana University Press, 2004 (ISBN 0-253-34423-9) $35.00 Type: Book
Volunteer Job Descriptions and Action Plans, by Marlene Wilson. Group Publishing, Inc., 2003 (ISBN 0-7644-2747-4) $14.99 Type: Book
Volunteer Missions Opportunities for Senior Adults, by Naomi Hunke. Woman’s Missionary Union, 2003 (ISBN 1-56309-105-4) $6.95 Type: Book
Volunteer Opportunities for Seniors Away from Home, by Lewis D. Solomon. McFarland & Company, Inc., 2000 (ISBN –7864-0865-0) $29.95 Type: Book
Volunteer Orientation and Training, by Marlene Wilson. Group Publishing, Inc., 2003 (ISBN 0-7644-2749-0) $14.99 Type: Book
Volunteer Revolution: Unleashing the Power of Everybody, by Bill Hybels. Zondervan, 2004 (ISBN 0-310-25238-5) $16.99 Type: Book
Volunteering, by Hope Egan. Michael Friedman Publishing Group, Inc., 2002 (ISBN 0-76267-3901-3) $9.95 Type: Book
Volunteering as Leisure/Leisure as Volunteering, by Robert A. Stebbins. Oxford University Press, 2004 (ISBN 0-85199-750-3) Type: Book
Wanted: Animal Volunteers!, by Mary R. Burch. John Wiley & Sons, 2002 (ISBN 0-07645-6709-8) $16.99 Type: Book
Work and Leisure, by J.T. Haworth. Routlege, 2004. (ISBN 0-415-25058-7) $27.95 Type: Book
Worldwide Volunteering, by Worldwide Volunteering Staff. How to Books, 2004 (ISBN 1-85703-910-6) $31.50 Type: Book
Obviously if you are going to enjoy your “bonus years,” and be able to participate in whatever “give back” activities you choose to support, it will be important to maintain, maybe even improve, your daily health. So we have gathered a smattering of books and articles that address this constant and important issue. Keep in mind that this references only a small part of the information that is available, and may not address specific health conditions that are applicable to you.
Your local librarian can help you expand this list, even notify you when items of interest to you arrive. Remember, technology and medicine are deeply focused on the aging process, including the realization that sexual health and attitudes contribute to longer and more satisfying lives, so every so often re-check these lists of suggested readings for more up-to-date information. While a proper diet and some physical activity is almost universally recommended, don’t forget to feed the life of the mind, too, for it has been shown to extend life. And, of course, the benefits of humor should not be overlooked: it’s hard to die when you’re laughing!
Accessible Gardening: Tips and Techniques for Seniors and the Disabled, by Joann Way. Stackpole Books, 1997 (ISBN 0-8117-2652-5) $16.95 Type: Book
Alzheimer's Searching for a Cure, by Linda Bren. FDA Consumer, Volume, 37 Issue 4. (July/August 2003) Pages18-26 Type: Article
An Ounce of Prevention The Wellness Factor in Spas, by Shirley Vanderbilt. Massage & Bodywork, Volume 18, Issue 4. (Aug/Sep2003) Pages 34-40 Type: Article
Beating the Senior Blues: How to Feel Better and Enjoy Life Again, by Leslie Eckford. New Harbinger Publications, 2002 (ISBN 1-57224-272-8) $17.95 Type: Book
Blazing a Path to Very Old Age, by Shari Roan. LA Times, (November 29, 2004) http://www.latimes.com/features/health/la-he-aging29nov29,0,1288989.story?coll=la-home-health Type: Article
Breaking the Age Barrier: Anti-Aging Strategies for Optimum Health. Energy and Longevity, by Sherry Torkos. Penguin Group USA, Inc., 2005 (ISBN 0-13-064867-1) $18.00 Type: Book
Coping with Impaired Mobility, by Jane Mahoney. Jane Mahoney (ISBN 1-879105-65-9) $18.95 Type: Book
Eco-Retirement, by Unknown. Spectrum: The Wholistic News Magazine. Issue 26. (Sept/Oct 1992) Pages 11-13 Type: Article
Eco-Retirement, by Spectrum: The Wholistic News Magazine. Spectrum: The Wholistic News Magazine. Issue 26. (Sept/Oct 1992) Pages 11-13 Type: Article
Functional Fitness for Older Adults, by Patricia A. Brill. Human Kinetics Publishers, 2004 (ISBN 0-7360-4656-9) $20.00 Type: Book
Health and Fitness over 50, by Christine Wells. ISIS Large Print Books, 2001 (ISBN 0-7531-5300-9) $21.99 Type: Book
Health Insurance Carrier Directory 2005, by Karrie Hyatt. Practice Management Information Corporation, 2004 (ISBN 1-57066-338-6) $59.95 Type: Book
Health Promotion Attitudes and Strategies in Older Adults, by Arlene Michaels Miller. Health Education & Behavior, Volume 29, Number 2. (April 1, 2002) Pages 249-267 Type: Article
Heart of the Matter, by Garrett Swetilkoff. Alive: Canadian Journal of Health & Nutrition, Issue 244. (February 2003) Pages 37-42 Type: Article
How to Keep Your Feet and Legs Healthy for a Lifetime: The Complete Guide to Foot and Leg Care, by Howard Robins. Seven Stories Press, 2004 (ISBN 1-888363-30-4) $14.95 Type: Book
Individual Financial Decisions in Retirement Savings Plans: the Role of Participant-direction, by Leslie E. Papke. Journal of Public Economics, Volume 88, Number 1-2 (2004) Pages 39-61 Type: Article
Masters Running: A Guide to Running and Staying Fit After 40, by Hal Higdon. Rodale Press, Inc., 2005 (ISBN 1-59486-021-1) $15.95 Type: Book
Mature Marketing: Communicating with Senior Clients, by Arlene Alpert. Massage & Bodyworks, Volume 17, Issue 5. (October/November 2003) Pages 66-71 Type: Article
More Great Sex After 50, by Eve Cappello. Dr. Eve Publishing, not yet published (ISBN 0-9639037-4-8) $16.95 Type: Book
New Initiative, New Worries on Alzheimer’s Research, by Stephen Barlas. Geriatric Times, Volume 5, Issue 4. (July/August 2004) Page 32-33 Type: Article
New Sex for Old: Lifestyle, Consumerism, and the Ethics of Aging Well, by Stephen Katz. Journal of Aging Studies, Volume 17, Number 1. (2003) Pages 3-16 Type: Article
Optimizing Exercise and Physical Activity in Older People, by Adrian Schoo. Butterworth-Heinemann, 2004 (ISBN 0-7506-5479-1) $37.95 Type: Book
Productive Aging, Concepts and Challenges, by Nancy Morrow-Howell, James Hinterlong, and Michael Sherraden. John Hopkins University Press (ISBN 0-8018-6557-3 ()http://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title_pages/2196.html Type: Book
Rationing Home Care Resources: How Discharged Seniors Cope, by Georgia Livadiotakis. Home Health Care Services Quarterly, Volume 22, Number 2. (March 2003) Pages 31-42 Type: Article
Reducing Fear of Falling in Seniors Through Education and Activity Programs, by Brenda J. Brouwer. Journal of American Geriatrics Society, Volume 51, Number 6. (June 1, 2003) Pages 829-834 Type: Article
Senior Doctor Visits, by Joseph M. Miesner. Sun Bear Press, 2000 (ISBN 0-9666367-2-4) $12.95 Type: Book
Senior Fitness: The Diet and Exercise Program For Maximum Health and Longevity, by Ruth F. Heidrich. Latern Books, 2004 (ISBN 1-59056-074-4) $15.00 Type: Book
Senior Survival Guide: Everything You Need to Know to Safeguard Your Money, Health, and Freedom, by Peter J. Strauss. Facts on File, Inc., 2003 (ISBN 0-8160-4803-7) $35.00 Type: Book
Senior’s Guide to Personal Safety, by Holly Keegel. DIANE Publishing Co., 2004 (ISBN 0-7567-7558-2) $10.00 Type: Book
Seniors: Hooked on Drugs, by Michelle Hancock. Alive: Canadian Journal of Heath & Nutrition, November 2003, Issue 253 Type: Article
Seniors’ Decision Making about Pain Management, by M.M. Ross. Journal of Advanced Nursing, Volume 35, Number 3. (August 1, 2001) Pages 442-451 Type: Article
Sex, Power and Health for the Middle-Aged and Senior, by Irwinn N. Krimm. Happy Health Publishers, 1974 (ISBN 0-9606402-2-3) $6.95 Type: Book
Sharpening Your Memory: Avoiding Senior Moments, by John Yuhas McGowan. Blue Tree Books, 2004 (ISBN 1-932593-22-5) $10.00 Type: Book
Strength Training over 50, by Cathy Wilke. Barron’s Educational Series, Inc., 2005 (ISBN 0-7641-5812-0) $19.95 Type: Book
The Forgotten Stakeholders: Seniors’ Values Concerning Their Health Care, by Elaine M. Gallagher. International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, Volume 12, Number 3. (1999) Pages 79-87 Type: Article
The Influence of Prescription Drug Use on Long-Term Care Insurance Ownership, by Patrick Michael Bernet. Risk Management & Insurance Review, Volume 7, Number 2. (September 2004) Pages 107-120 Type: Article
The Memory Prescription: Dr. Gary Small’s 14-Day Plan to Keep your Brain and Body Young, by Gary Small. Hyperion Press, 2004 (ISBN 1-4013-0066-9) $25.95 Type: Book
The Savvy Senior: The Ultimate Guide to Health, Family, and Finances for Senior Citizens, by Jim Miller. Thorndike Press, 2004 (ISBN 0-7862-6927-8) $28.95 Type: Book
Transitions: Making Sense of Life's Changes, by William Bridges. Perseus Publishing, 2004 (ISBN 0-7382-0904-X) $15.95 Type: Book
What Every Senior Needs to Know about Health Care, by James J. Nora. University of Colorado Press, 2004 (ISBN 0-87081-759-0) $19.95 Type: Book
Yoga: It’s a Guy Thing, by Alan Pell Crawford. Vegetarian Times, Issue 304. (December 2002) Pages 69-76 Type: Article
Just as with health issues, your financial stability during the “bonus years” is important to your continued ability to give back to others, for without good health and freedom from financial worry your good works and contributions may be severely impaired. Thus, we have provided some books and articles that will assist you in “keeping” what you have already earned so you can spend your time on your goals—not on money problems. And, if you happen to make a little bit more, too, then there might be a parting gift as well!
A Guide to Elder Planning: Everything You Need to Know to Protect Yourself Legally and Financially, by Steven Weisman. Financial Times/Prentice-Hall, 2003 (ISBN 0-13-142520-X) $24.95 Type: Book
Active Retirement for Affluent Workaholics: Planning for the Life You’ve Always Wanted, by Peter Silton. N.P. Financial Systems, 2001. (ISBN 1-882758-072) $19.99 Type: Book
Baby Boomer Culture Gets it Comeuppance, by Bernard Salt. IPA Review, Volume 55, Issue 2. (June 2003) Pages 10-12 Type: Article
Baby Boomer’s Guide To Retiring a Millionaire: Practical Strategies for Financial Security in Retirement, by James Mark Trippon. Bretton Woods Press. 2005. (ISBN 0-9723389-3-4) $29.95 Type: Book
Buying Time in a Retirement System, by Alan Grimshaw. Employee Assistance Quarterly, Volume 18, Number 4. (June 2003) Pages 85-94 Type: Article
Countdown to Retirement: Designing your Financial Future, by Kevin H. Myeroff. Meister Press, 2001 (ISBN 0-9463136-6-9) $19.95 Type: Book
Financial and Estate Planning Guide, by CCH Editorial Staff. CCH, Inc., 2003. Revised edition (ISBN 0-8080-1067-0) $75.00 Type: Book
Financial Decision Making at Retirement, by David A. Littell; Kenn Beam Tacchino; David Mark Cordell. The American College, 2002 (ISBN 1-57996-058-8) $50.00 Type: Book
How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free: Retirement Wisdom That You Won’t Get You From Your Financial Advisor, by Ernie Zelinski. Ten Speed Press, 2004 (ISBN 1-58008-578-4) $16.95 Type: Book
Living Well in Retirement, by Cynthia Yates. Harvest House, 2005 (ISBN 0-7369-1583-4) $10.99 Type: Book
Meeting the Communication Challenge: Money Today or a Pension Far Away?, by Dennis R. Ackley. Compensation and Benefits Review, Volume 30, Number 6. (1998) Pages 32-37 Type: Article
Mistakes Retirees Make with Their Finances, by JMS Financial Group. JMS Financial Group, 2004 (ISBN 0-9759168-0-7) $19.95 Type: Book
Pension Incentives and the Pattern of Early Retirement, by Richard Blundell. The Economic Journal, Volume 112, Number 478. (March 2002) Pages C153-C170 Type: Article
Pension Type and Retirement Wealth, by E.C. Blank. Industrial Relations, Volume 38, Number 1. (January 1999) Pages 1-10 Type: Article
Planning for Retirement, by Robert Allen. Virgin Books Ltd., 2005 (ISBN 0-7535-0921-0) $16.95 Type: Book
Planning Your Future: Keys to Financial Freedom, by Stephen Konowalow. Prentice-Hall, 2002 (ISBN 0-13-098892-8) $16.00 Type: Book
Protecting and Rebuilding Your Retirement: Everything You Need to Do to Secure Your Financial Future, by Les Abromovitz. AMACOM, 2003 (ISBN 0-8144-7185-4) $24.95 Type: Book
Retire on Less Than You Think: The New York Times Guide to Planning Your Financial Future, by Fred Brock. Henry Holt & Co., 2004 (ISBN 0-8050-7374-4) $15.00 Type: Book
Retire Without Worry: Simple, Straightforward Answers to Serious Financial Questions, by Robert J. Reby. R.J. Reby Foundation, Inc., 2004 (ISBN 0-9740163-0-6) $27.95 Type: Book
Retirement Countdown: Take Action Now to Get the Life You Want, by David Sharipo. Financial Times/Prentice-Hall, 2004 (ISBN 0-13-109671-0) $19.95 Type: Book
Retirement on a Shoestring, 5th Edition, by John Howells. Globe Pequot, 2004 (ISBN 0762728493) $15.95 Type: Book
Safeguarding Your Retirement, by Jack D. Howell. American Institute for Financial Education, 2003 (ISBN 0-9668050-2-X) Type: Book
Secure Your Future: Your Personal Companion for Understanding Lifestyle and Financial Aspects of Retirement, by Pricewaterhouse Cooppers Staff. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2002 (ISBN 0-471-23507-5) $19.95 Type: Book
Security in Retirement: New Annuity Plan Options: Annuity Plans Allow Plan Sponsors to Provide Income Guarantees for Retirees, by Elaine Stevenson. Compensation and Benefits Review, Volume 35, Number 6 (November 1, 2003) Pages 62-66 Type: Article
Senior Needs Planning, by Dan Tromblay. Dearborn Financial Publishing, Inc., 2001 (ISBN 0-7931-5214-3) Type: Book
Status of Social Security and It’s Role in Retirement Planning: A Professional Advisor’s Perspective, by R.E. Dumm. Risk Management & Insurance Review, Volume 5, No.1. (January 1, 2002) Pages 21-30 Type: Article
The Baby Boom, Amenity Retirement Migration, and Retirement Communities: Will the Golden Age of Retirement Continue?, by William H. Haas III. Research on Aging, Volume 24, Number 1. (January 1, 2002) Pages 150-164 Type: Article
The New Retirement: The Ultimate Guide to the Rest of Your Life, by Jan Cullinane; Cathy Fitzgerald. Rodale Books, 2004 (ISBN 1579547966) $19.95 Type: Book
The Retirement Guide: A Comprehensive Handbook on Aging, Retirement, Caregiving and Health: How to Plan and Pay for It, by Jill O’Donnell. Insomniac Press, 2004 (ISBN 1-894663-79-9) $16.95 Type: Book
Wealth after Work: Planning Your Great Escape, by Debbie Harrison. Financial Times/Prentice-Hall, 2002 (ISBN 0-273-65681-3) $45.00 Type: Book
Never before have so many older, mature people gone back to school, whether to get the high-school sheepskin finally, or a college or university degree. And, many of these seekers are not looking for another career, they are just interested in learning and applying that learning as a way of “giving back” to society.
Higher education, realizing this growing group of adults is matriculating, has begun to accommodate them. Some universities have gone so far as to create living quarters that are less like a dorm and more like homes; in fact, some actually have targeted this group with a number of enticements to make them feel very welcome. So, discard the old-fashioned notion that higher learning is for any particular age group. It isn’t! Take a walk around many campuses and you’ll see quite a diverse group of people of all ages, colors and temperaments. As the saying used to go, “educate a woman and you educate a family;” now it’s “educate a boomer, and you educate society.” There’s nothing like theory leavened by experience, and the classroom is all the better for it.
Aging and Diversity: An Active Learning, by Stephen Fried. Taylor & Francis, Inc., 1998 (ISBN 1-56032-475-9) $80.92 Type: Book
Art for Fun and Profit, by Retirement Knowledge, Inc., 2002. Retirement Knowledge, Inc., 2002 (ISBN 1-56559-935-7) Type: Book
Changing Concepts of Retirement: Educational Implications, by Joanna Walker. Ashgate Publishing, 1996 (ISBN 1-85742-259-7) $59.95 Type: Book
Changing Students’ Perspectives of Aging: The Impact of an Intergenerational Service Learning Course, by James L. Knapp. Educational Gerontology, Volume 26, Number 7. (October 1, 2000) Pages 611-621 Type: Article
Computer Use Among Elderly Persons in Long-Term Care Facilities, by Kevan H. Namazi. Educational Gerontology, Volume 29, Number 6. (June-July 2003) Pages 535-550 Type: Article
Cooking for Fun and Profit, by Retirement Knowledge, Inc.. Retirement Knowledge, Inc., 2002 (ISBN 1-56559-926-8) $24.95 Type: Book
Education for Older Adult Learning: A Selected, Annotated Bibliography, by Reva M. Greenberg. Greenwood Publishing Group, 1993 $82.95 Type: Book
E-learning and the Third Age, by Guglielmo Trentin, by Journal of Computer-Assisted Learning. Journal of Computer-Assisted Learning, Volume 20, Number 1. (February 1, 2004) Pages 21-30 Type: Article
Faculty Retirement in the Arts and Sciences, by Sharon P. Smith. Books on Demand, 1991 (ISBN 0-608-03198-4) $36.90 Type: Book
Increasing Practitioners’ Knowledge of Participation Among Elderly Adults in Senior Center Activities, by Jan Walker. Educational Gerontology, Volume 30, Number 5. (May 2004) Pages 353-366 Type: Article
Intellectual Versus Wisdom-Related Knowledge: The Care of Different Kind of Learning in the Later Years of Life, by Monika Ardelt. Educational Gerontology, Volume 26, Number 8. (December 1, 2000) Pages 771-789 Type: Article
Language and the Elderly: A Clinical Perspective, by Jane Maxim, Karen Bryan. Singular Publishing Group, 1994 (ISBN 1-56593-254-4) $48.00 Type: Book
My Guide to Communities for Seniors: Educational Resource Guide, by MyGuide Staff. MyGuide Inc., 2004 (ISBN 0-9755683-0-2) $14.95 Type: Book
Participation in a Course on Aging: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Anxiety About Aging in Oneself and Others, by Lori A. Harris. Educational Gerontology, Volume 27, Number 8. (December 1, 2001) Pages 657-667 Type: Article
Resiliency and Spirituality: Foundations of Strengths Perspective Counseling with the Elderly, by Neili Langer. Educational Gerontology, Volume 30, Number 7. (August 2004) Pages 611-617 Type: Article
Retirement Straight Talk: Stories and Wisdom from Educators, by Donald R. Draayer. Scarecrow Press, 2003 (ISBN 0-8108-4727-2) $24.95 Type: Book
Senior to Senior: Living Lessons, by Kathy Goff. Educational Gerontology, Volume 30, Number 3. (March 2004) Pages 205-217 Type: Article
Stages Word Searches for Seniors: A Memory, by Carol S. Mongeau. Senior Education Associates, Inc., 2003 (ISBN 0-9664668-8-8) $20.00 Type: Book
Stages Word Searches for Seniors: An Outing, by Carol S. Mongeau. Senior Education Associates, Inc., 2003 (ISBN 0-9664668-7-X) $20.00 Type: Book
Stages Word Searches for Seniors: At the Ball Game, by Carol S. Mongeau. Senior Education Associates, Inc., 2003 (ISBN 0-9664668-9-6) $20.00 Type: Book
Stages Word Searches for Seniors: Away We Go, by Carol S. Mongeau. Senior Education Associates, Inc., 2003 (ISBN 0-9664668-2-9) $20.00 Type: Book
Stages Word Searches for Seniors: Favorite Things, by Carol S. Mongeau. Senior Education Associates, Inc., 2003 (ISBN 0-9664668-6-1) $20.00 Type: Book
Stages Word Searches for Seniors: Favorites, by Carol S. Mongeau. Senior Education Associates, Inc., 2003 (ISBN 0-9664668-3-7) $20.00 Type: Book
Stages Word Searches for Seniors: Happy Days, by Carole S. Mongeau. Senior Education Associates, Inc., 2003 (ISBN 0-9664668-5-3) $20.00 Type: Book
The Elderly’s Uses and Attitudes Toward the Internet, by Jacqueline K. Eastman. Journal of Consumer Marketing, Volume 21, Number 3. (March 1, 2004) Pages 208-220 Type: Article
University-Linked Retirement Communities: Student Visions of Eldercare, by Leon A. Pastalan; Benyamin Schwartz. Haworth Press, Inc., 1994 (ISBN 1-56024-570-0) $29.95 Type: Book
Using Learning to Meet the Challenges of Older Adulthood: New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, Volume 77, by James C. Fisher; Mary Alice Wolf. Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1998 (ISBN 0-7879-1164-X) $29.00 Type: Book
When Patients Teach Their Doctors: A Curriculum for Geriatric Education, by John Tomkowaik. Educational Gerontology, Volume 30, Number 9. (October 2004) Pages 785-790 Type: Article
Young@Heart: Computing for Seniors, by Mary S. Furlong; Stefan B. Lipson. Osborne McGraw-Hill, 1996 (ISBN 0-07-882178-9) $22.95 Type: Book
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