How Seniors Are Saving the World with Dr. Thelma Reese

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There’s a common notion that we engage in activism to keep ourselves busy after our work life ends. But is it really just about occupying our time? </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">According to Dr. Thelma Reese, older adults are saving the world because we realize we still have a lot of work to do—and now we have the time to help. She’s the author of three books, including “The New Senior Man,” and her latest work, “How Seniors Are Saving the World: Retirement Activism to the Rescue.”</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, we’ll learn from Thelma how to use our hard-won wisdom to make deeper connections, let go of what we can’t control, and contribute more to the world.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We covered:</span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why older adults have a critical eye for what needs to be fixed in the world</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> <br /></span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">How to accept we all have very little control over our lives</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /> <br /></span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">What helps us give less attention to the natural aches and pains of aging</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> <br /></span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">The biggest difference between aging vs. ageism</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> <br /></span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why Thelma dislikes the word retirement (and what term we’re replacing it with)</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> <br /></span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">How we can bridge the gap to communication between generations</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Links</span></h2> <p> </p> <p><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/How-Seniors-Are-Saving-World/dp/1538126974"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">How Seniors Are Saving the World: Retireme