65 Outdated Demarcation, Senior Living Community Outreach by Residents, Older Employees Can Provide Competitive Edge 3-3-26
Our News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club March 3, 2026 podcast episode. Elizabeth Magallon Fleury shared an article by author Ken Stern highlighting the outdated notion of old age at 65, given the increasing life expectancy and physical capabilities of older adults. Benjamin Surmi presented a report on community service projects by Koelsch Communities, showcasing diverse initiatives by residents supported by staff to serve their communities, such as food drives and pen pal programs. A great idea for many reasons including marketing and recruiting. Debbie Howard reported on an article from Forbes emphasizing the value of older workers, arguing that their experience and wisdom are crucial for organizational success and competitive advantage, especially in the context of AI advancements. Our discussion also touched on the importance of documenting institutional knowledge and the challenges of ageism.
Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, CAPS, Life’s Encore Planning
NY Times 11-27-26 I’m 62 Stop Telling Me I’m Old by Ken Stern
Ken Stern is the author of “Healthy to 100: How Strong Social Ties Lead to Long Lives.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/27/opinion/aging-seniors-medicare.html
We discussed “How Old is Old” on our 4-30-24 News for the Ages show. An NBC News 2-22-24 article on public perception backed by a study.
Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Senior Living Expert and Social Gerontologist
Reviewed 1300 reports to compile what Koelsch communities are doing to serve their local cities
Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International
Forbes 12-6-25 Why Older Workers Are Your Competitive Edge Not a Succession Problem by Vibhas Ratanjee
https://www.forbes.com/sites/vibhasratanjee/2025/12/06/why-older-workers-are-your-competitive-edge-not-a-succession-problem/
Vocabulary in Debbie’s article:
The wisdom economy
Talent architecture
Runway
Discussion hosted with commentary by: Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon and Debbie Howard
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