After the murder of her son, Khaaliq, Dorothy took both her personal and professional experiences as a grief and loss counselor to guide others towards healing. She founded Mothers in Charge, an organization against violence in Philadelphia.
The present political situation has made it impossible for many in the "silent generation", those 66-83, to be silent. A report from the Pew Research Center cites the anger felt by over 30% in this age range as they worry about the economy and how it will affect their finances in retirement. Others are annoyed by the lack of cooperation between the parties. While the majority identify with the Republicans, the wild cards are Social Security and Medicare and those issues might trump party loyalty. This group may come to be known as the "What About Me?" voters.
The present political situation has made it impossible for many in the "silent generation", those 66-83, to be silent. A report from the Pew Research Center cites the anger felt by over 30% in this age range as they worry about the economy and how it will affect their finances in retirement. Others are annoyed by the lack of cooperation between the parties. While the majority identify with the Republicans, the wild cards are Social Security and Medicare and those issues might trump party loyalty. This group may come to be known as the "What About Me?" voters.
When you look around your workplace, do your co-workers feel like they could be your kids? With employment at a premium, we all want to make sure that we continue to be seen as valuable and "with it" at our jobs. This article provides interesting tips about how to remain "age proof" by using social networking tools (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter); focusing on the future, not the past; and understanding the new communication modes like texting, webinars, Skype, and others.
