What have you found most unexpected in the attitude regarding aging and also women’s empowerment throughout your years of work and research? – Andrea Q. The truth is, there is nothing unexpected that I found in the attitude regarding aging – and that’s the problem. The conflation of sexism and ageism has been around way […]

What kind of non-traditional new leadership roles will give you and me visibility as an advocate, author, teacher, activist, navigator? – Jesse R. In these times, we are redefining everything. Everything is over. What we knew worked in the past, no longer does. Bring out that new whiteboard. Start by listing the top 5 characteristics […]

I retired right before COVID-19 and have gone through much more of my savings than I could have accounted for. I’m beginning to think I may need to come out of retirement. My hope is to find a remote working position, but I am concerned I won’t be seen as a viable candidate due to […]

I’m realizing that I’ve taken on too much professional responsibility and am getting burnt out, but I don’t want to say anything at risk of being seen as weak or having poor decision-making skills. I fear this could stir up ageist attitudes in my colleagues that I have so far avoided. How can I change […]

I just turned 50, I’m single, and I feel stuck. I feel like I’m on the verge of a big change, but hope it’s for good rather than the dreaded “midlife crisis.” How can I get myself to embrace the possibilities of this phase of life? – Elizabeth B. Turning 50 is a major turning […]

I had a career I once loved, but the industry and people in it have changed. I no longer want to “hang in there” until retirement. On the other hand, mid-life career switching sounds risky and I don’t want to compromise my retirement savings. Do I have a chance at finding a middle ground where […]

I finally gave in and got a hearing aid—wish I had done it sooner! My wife also has hearing loss but doesn’t want one because she thinks it will make her look old. How can I convince her to stop caring what people think and just get her hearing back? – Larry D. You can […]

I don’t feel my age at all, according to expectations I’ve had my entire life. I also look nothing like my mother did at my age. I was surprised that my friends all said the same about their parents. Is there anything to this, is it some kind of a larger trend? – Susan H. […]

I’m an older professional and I know my worth. Still, despite my title and many years of experience, I can sense that my perspective and recommendations are not being properly valued or listened to. How can I engage with my colleagues so as to remind them of my expertise without coming across as threatening or […]

My company recently started using some new software that’s thrown off my productivity hugely. I think it will take a month or more to acclimate to this new normal, but I’ve noticed most of the younger staff have already picked it up. I’m good at what I do, but worry I’ll be singled out for […]