We're here to debunk some of the myths that prevent older people from fully participating in the job market. Work is the cornerstone of purpose, income and connection, which people are often deprived of as they age, either directly due to age discrimination, or indirectly through misleading promotion of the idea of retirement.
The book is divided into two parts.
Part One:This is a wake-up call: Readers need to recognize the scale and scope of the problem to prepare themselves for the necessary changes. By the end of Part One, the reader will understand how the pension system came about and why it is no longer fit for purpose. He will realize that every indicator of successful aging is linked to those who work and find meaning in their lives through this. They will understand why recruitment is so short and how poorly governments and organizations are prepared to support them. In short, they will realize that the only way to help themselves and others is to read Part 2.
Part TwoWe help readers prepare for challenges by debunking common myths (example: Work a job you love). We provide a practical framework for individuals to adapt to change in an ageist world, and show them how to be constructive activists for older people's rights, to become part of the solution.
It helps older workers make the most of their human capital
Increase awareness of the ways in which older people are active in societyShe encouraged companies to find ways to tap older talent and combat ageism.
