Retirement Income Biggest Financial Worry for Americans: Seven in 10 non-retired Americans expect to work part-time after retirement
[16 April 2003 - The Gallup Organization] On average, Americans appear more worried about retirement than about any other financial problem. According to a Gallup Poll conducted April 7-9, 54% of Americans say they are either very or somewhat worried about having enough money for retirement. That is the largest percentage of "worry" answers among seven items mentioned -- including paying medical costs, maintaining their current standard of living, and paying credit card bills.
ageing as exile?
This blog explores the intersection of aging, creativity, purpose, transition, learning and well-being. It is edited by Steve Dahlberg.
"Exile is the cradle of nationality," according to Michael Higgins, Ireland's former minister of arts, culture and the Gaeltacht. We should "presuppose a sort of dialogue among exiles" who are together in a new place. Viewing ageing as "exile" offers a new (and positive) perspective about exile and ageing - one that can lead to older people better understanding their common "nationality" of what it means to be fully human - to be part of a greater whole.