May 17, 2007
Charity Work Isn't the Solution for All Older Americans
As the oldest of the 78 million baby boomers approach retirement, more and more people are promoting ways to get older Americans involved in volunteering with nonprofit and other organizations to help fill unmet community and social needs.
Compared with the apocalyptic scenario, favored by the news media, of a graying America draining resources for future generations, the proponents of "civic engagement" offer a far more positive assessment: With longer life expectancies and more
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