For many today, retirement is a “roleless” role. This is true in large part because the traditional notion of retirement fits with a worn out notion of aging that conceives of it primarily in terms of disengagement and decline. The news reports that “old” is [...]

We all need role models to show us the way.  But do we have role models for this new generation entering into our 3rd Acts”? We are beginning to bring together all the themes and sub plots we want to keep in our lives.  Who [...]

Part II: How can we experience fulfillment in the third age?

I believe that our biggest challenge in the third age is to tap our creative potential and set a new direction – to change course. After more than 50 years of living, we have built [...]

Part I. The Third Age: What can it mean to us?

The life course has changed dramatically during the past century. Especially in developed societies like the United States, we have experienced a longevity revolution. The average life expectancy in the USA has increased thirty years [...]