Elizabeth @ ElderWorking
@elderworking.bsky.social
Advocating for Working Seniors. Celebrating the talents and skills of older workers, and supporting the building of age-friendly workplaces. If you're an #ElderWorker, please use Comments to share your story.
Congratulations on your 100th birthday today, Dick Van Dyck. You're such an inspiration for #ElderWorkers, to keep going...and keep singing and dancing. As he says "A hundred isn't enough!" #DickVanDyck
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Dick Van Dyke on turning 100: 'It's not enough'
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December 13, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Congratulations on your 100th birthday today, Dick Van Dyck. You're such an inspiration for #ElderWorkers, to keep going...and keep singing and dancing. As he says "A hundred isn't enough!" #DickVanDyck
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This is my favourite TV commercial. "Gran" is not only an active, visible family member, but also a great dancer! And, as an actress, she's an #ElderWorker, displaying her talents at a time when seniors are often invisible and considered worthless. Go girl!
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Rogers 5G+ TV spot (2025)
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October 2, 2025 at 7:15 PM
This is my favourite TV commercial. "Gran" is not only an active, visible family member, but also a great dancer! And, as an actress, she's an #ElderWorker, displaying her talents at a time when seniors are often invisible and considered worthless. Go girl!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7Sa...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7Sa...
Mark Carney at the Council on Foreign Relations today answered a question about the aging workforce. In the whole interview, the question is near Minute 31. He outlines steps to maximize participation of all workers. I hope he follows through for #ElderWorkers.
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LIVE: Canadian PM Mark Carney Speaks at Council on Foreign Relations in New York
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September 22, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Mark Carney at the Council on Foreign Relations today answered a question about the aging workforce. In the whole interview, the question is near Minute 31. He outlines steps to maximize participation of all workers. I hope he follows through for #ElderWorkers.
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=eact...
Robert Redford changed his mind about retiring. "Never Mind" he said, and made another movie. #Forbes says "We need to ditch the ideas of retirement...think about new directions and paradigms for how we live the later stages of our lives." #ElderWorking #RobertRedford
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Why Robert Redford Said, 'Never Mind' About Retirement (And You Probably Should, Too)
Robert Redford only took six weeks to realize he'd made a mistake when announcing his retirement. People never stop needing to be productive and engaged. But in most for most leaders, never stepping d...
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September 18, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Robert Redford changed his mind about retiring. "Never Mind" he said, and made another movie. #Forbes says "We need to ditch the ideas of retirement...think about new directions and paradigms for how we live the later stages of our lives." #ElderWorking #RobertRedford
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I just learned about the passing last month of Dame Stephanie (Steve) Shirley, at the age of 91. Another inspirational woman who arrived in the UK as a Jewish refugee, and built a lifelong career in computer software. Life well lived! #Elderworking.
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Steve Shirley - Wikipedia
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September 9, 2025 at 5:58 AM
I just learned about the passing last month of Dame Stephanie (Steve) Shirley, at the age of 91. Another inspirational woman who arrived in the UK as a Jewish refugee, and built a lifelong career in computer software. Life well lived! #Elderworking.
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I'm not a fan of "retiring" but I like the way Peter Mansbridge pictures "retirement". Peter was a respected anchor for #CBC and is now promoting CHIP. But It's the message about "retiring retirement" that has my vote for #ElderWorkers.
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Retire "Retirement" | HomeEquity Bank
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August 13, 2025 at 6:40 AM
I'm not a fan of "retiring" but I like the way Peter Mansbridge pictures "retirement". Peter was a respected anchor for #CBC and is now promoting CHIP. But It's the message about "retiring retirement" that has my vote for #ElderWorkers.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Pb3...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Pb3...
Dr. Eric Topol's new book "Super Agers" has 464 pages. But here's a short #PBS video that covers some of the tips for increasing your "healthspan". A lot of them will be familiar to #ElderWorkers, such as being active and mentally agile. So let's keep working!
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How to Become a “Super Ager:” The Science-Backed Secrets to Longevity | Amanpour and Company
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July 15, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Dr. Eric Topol's new book "Super Agers" has 464 pages. But here's a short #PBS video that covers some of the tips for increasing your "healthspan". A lot of them will be familiar to #ElderWorkers, such as being active and mentally agile. So let's keep working!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wsng...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wsng...
Always good to recognize people who have made their mark, and continue to do so well into the 80s. There are #ElderWorkers everywhere making small significant differences in their own corners of the world. And then there are the stars.
July 13, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Always good to recognize people who have made their mark, and continue to do so well into the 80s. There are #ElderWorkers everywhere making small significant differences in their own corners of the world. And then there are the stars.
Harvard Health has weighed in on the topic of #Longevity. They say that "the greater the frequency of socialization, the greater the likelihood of living longer". I'm sure that socialization at work counts, which works well for #ElderWorkers.
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www.health.harvard.edu/staying-heal...
Longevity: Lifestyle strategies for living a healthy, long life - Harvard Health
Discover strategies for increasing longevity. Learn about diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices that promote healthy aging and contribute to a healthy, long life....
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July 11, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Harvard Health has weighed in on the topic of #Longevity. They say that "the greater the frequency of socialization, the greater the likelihood of living longer". I'm sure that socialization at work counts, which works well for #ElderWorkers.
www.health.harvard.edu/staying-heal...
www.health.harvard.edu/staying-heal...
Following on the theme of longevity (which is a main requirement for #ElderWorkers), I found a list of 18 tips for having a longer life from @webmd.com and although it's a good, sensible list, I'd like to add a 19th... Keep Working!!
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18 Secrets for a Longer Life
Friends are a surprisingly strong influence on how long you live -- for better or worse. WebMD's slideshow explains this and other secrets of longevity.
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July 9, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Following on the theme of longevity (which is a main requirement for #ElderWorkers), I found a list of 18 tips for having a longer life from @webmd.com and although it's a good, sensible list, I'd like to add a 19th... Keep Working!!
www.webmd.com/healthy-agin...
www.webmd.com/healthy-agin...
"Scientists agree that the upper age of life expectancy is currently well beyond 100 years." That's news from Insights, and of course the question will soon be: What are we going to do with all that time? Well #ElderWorkers have that figured out.
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The Longevity Revolution Is Coming | IE Insights
With humans living longer lives, what are the trends and technology which can help us live fulfilling, extended lives?
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July 9, 2025 at 4:43 AM
"Scientists agree that the upper age of life expectancy is currently well beyond 100 years." That's news from Insights, and of course the question will soon be: What are we going to do with all that time? Well #ElderWorkers have that figured out.
www.ie.edu/insights/art...
www.ie.edu/insights/art...
Define your personal brand. What does that mean, exactly? It's just one of the strategies for finding work that may be unfamiliar to #ElderWorkers. Let's face it, hunting for work these days is not the same as it was a generation ago, so let's learn from experts.
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How To Find A Job If You Are 55 Or Older
We would like to pretend that there is no age discrimination, but it does exist. Here are some valuable strategies for mature workers who find themselves job hunting.
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July 5, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Define your personal brand. What does that mean, exactly? It's just one of the strategies for finding work that may be unfamiliar to #ElderWorkers. Let's face it, hunting for work these days is not the same as it was a generation ago, so let's learn from experts.
www.forbes.com/sites/robinr...
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The best Emmy win ever! So thrilled for US D-Day vet Jake Larson -- now 102 years young.
Thank you Jake for your sacrifice. It's up to our generations to keep the flame alive.
The statue is winging its way to you!
Thank you Jake for your sacrifice. It's up to our generations to keep the flame alive.
The statue is winging its way to you!
The #NewsEmmys Award for Outstanding Live Interview – Short Form goes to Interview with Jake Larson | Amanpour (CNN Worldwide).
June 26, 2025 at 12:21 PM
The best Emmy win ever! So thrilled for US D-Day vet Jake Larson -- now 102 years young.
Thank you Jake for your sacrifice. It's up to our generations to keep the flame alive.
The statue is winging its way to you!
Thank you Jake for your sacrifice. It's up to our generations to keep the flame alive.
The statue is winging its way to you!
One of the assumptions underpinning my belief in #ElderWorking is that older workers can maintain their good health, and can continue to work. That's why the message from 96-year-old Nancy Schlossberg is so encouraging for those of us who intend to work forever!
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July 4, 2025 at 1:52 AM
One of the assumptions underpinning my belief in #ElderWorking is that older workers can maintain their good health, and can continue to work. That's why the message from 96-year-old Nancy Schlossberg is so encouraging for those of us who intend to work forever!
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Here's a wonderful idea! This couple didn't retire, they bought a Bed and Breakfast business instead. This is an inspiring plan for other #ElderWorkers who are not ready to hang up their spurs just yet.
#businessinsider.com #msn
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#businessinsider.com #msn
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July 2, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Here's a wonderful idea! This couple didn't retire, they bought a Bed and Breakfast business instead. This is an inspiring plan for other #ElderWorkers who are not ready to hang up their spurs just yet.
#businessinsider.com #msn
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#businessinsider.com #msn
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As it's July 1, Canada Day, let's celebrate Canadian employers who value their older workers, including #ElderWorkers. Yet another way Canada is leading the world by example! #Canada
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Top Employers for Canadians Over 40 (2025)
Winners from our 24th annual editorial competition
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July 1, 2025 at 5:25 PM
As it's July 1, Canada Day, let's celebrate Canadian employers who value their older workers, including #ElderWorkers. Yet another way Canada is leading the world by example! #Canada
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www.canadastop100.com/older_workers/
Decent work. What a perfect descriptor for the kind of work #ElderWorkers want to do. Decent work is mentioned in the UN Report that sets goals for 2030 re older persons, and although it's not defined I'm sure it's based on values like respect, kindness, self-worth.
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June 29, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Decent work. What a perfect descriptor for the kind of work #ElderWorkers want to do. Decent work is mentioned in the UN Report that sets goals for 2030 re older persons, and although it's not defined I'm sure it's based on values like respect, kindness, self-worth.
www.undp.org/publications...
www.undp.org/publications...
"AI might be powerful, but it cannot replicate or truly understand all the experience you have gained over years of firsthand encounters and interactions." That's the advice to #ElderWorkers from Harvard Business Review. Augment your irreplaceable skills! @hbr.org
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Navigating Generative AI as an Older Worker
Generative AI has revolutionized the professional landscape. McKinsey’s recent findings suggest that by 2030, 30% of tasks across the U.S. economy might be automated, up from 21% before generative AI....
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June 28, 2025 at 3:20 PM
"AI might be powerful, but it cannot replicate or truly understand all the experience you have gained over years of firsthand encounters and interactions." That's the advice to #ElderWorkers from Harvard Business Review. Augment your irreplaceable skills! @hbr.org
hbr.org/2023/10/navi...
hbr.org/2023/10/navi...
So, If older people keep working, will they take jobs away from youth? NO! #ElderWorkers don't want the jobs that young people seek. According to the research, young people want chances for promotion, travel for work, regular hours... No. Been there, done that, thanks.
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June 27, 2025 at 11:44 PM
So, If older people keep working, will they take jobs away from youth? NO! #ElderWorkers don't want the jobs that young people seek. According to the research, young people want chances for promotion, travel for work, regular hours... No. Been there, done that, thanks.
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According to Investopedia, FIRE stands for Financial Independence Retire Early. It's based on extreme savings while building a nest-egg for retirement. But #ElderWorkers could use FIRE to build a nest-egg and then NOT retire. Good idea?
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June 27, 2025 at 5:36 AM
According to Investopedia, FIRE stands for Financial Independence Retire Early. It's based on extreme savings while building a nest-egg for retirement. But #ElderWorkers could use FIRE to build a nest-egg and then NOT retire. Good idea?
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🇯🇵 Starting April 2026, large companies in Japan must invest 3% of their training budget in mid-career reskilling 🎓⚙️—a move to close skills gaps, support career shifts & strengthen an aging workforce.
#Reskilling #JapaneseWorkforce #CareerDevelopment #LifelongLearning #JapanHR
#Reskilling #JapaneseWorkforce #CareerDevelopment #LifelongLearning #JapanHR
June 25, 2025 at 6:35 AM
UN research tells us: "By 2080, people aged 65 and over will outnumber children under 18." Let's hope that those older people are #ElderWorkers. That's the best way to help the planet, and ensure world economies keep growing. And think of the fun we'll have!
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Ageing | United Nations
The world’s population is ageing: virtually every country in the world is experiencing growth in the number and proportion of older persons in their population. The number of older persons has increas...
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June 25, 2025 at 1:14 AM
UN research tells us: "By 2080, people aged 65 and over will outnumber children under 18." Let's hope that those older people are #ElderWorkers. That's the best way to help the planet, and ensure world economies keep growing. And think of the fun we'll have!
www.un.org/en/global-is...
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Today I'm celebrating Noam Chomsky (96), an #ElderWorker whose intellect and humanity are so evident in every word. I've just watched a video he made on Iran seven years ago (at the age of 89) and I'm astounded at how relevant his comments are today. #NoamChomsky
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Noam Chomsky - Is Iran a Threat?
YouTube video by Chomsky's Philosophy
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June 23, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Today I'm celebrating Noam Chomsky (96), an #ElderWorker whose intellect and humanity are so evident in every word. I've just watched a video he made on Iran seven years ago (at the age of 89) and I'm astounded at how relevant his comments are today. #NoamChomsky
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A good message for #ElderWorkers who hesitate to name ageism when they see it.
Ageism is a significant factor in mental health issues among older adults, affecting everything from access to services to social isolation. By confronting ageism, we can improve mental health outcomes for all ages.
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June 19, 2025 at 4:13 PM
A good message for #ElderWorkers who hesitate to name ageism when they see it.
Working at 87 to save money for his actual old age? Great attitude that all #ElderWorkers could adopt! Enjoy this story of determination in the face of rejection, grace in accepting reality, and appreciation of chances to work.
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June 18, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Working at 87 to save money for his actual old age? Great attitude that all #ElderWorkers could adopt! Enjoy this story of determination in the face of rejection, grace in accepting reality, and appreciation of chances to work.
@businessinsider.com
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@businessinsider.com
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