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20 jobs for retirees returning to the workforce

Retirees are returning to the workforce for a wealth of reasons to counteract depleting savings, learn a new skill or socialize with others. “They may have a wealth of knowledge they would hate to see going to waste,” Nancy Peterson, publisher of Workforce50.com said. Or sometimes, she said, “it's not enough golfing.”

Data confirms this. A 2017 survey found 40% of American workers over 65 had previously retired. Meanwhile, a 2016 Pew Research analysis showed the share of Americans over 65 who were employed, full or part-time, rose steadily from 12.8% in 2000 to 18.8% in 2016. The Active Times consulted Peterson, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and resume building site Zety to compile this list of 20 post-retirement jobs worth retirees’ consideration. ....

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Physical Activity Could Be an Evolutionary Adaptation for Grandparenting

It may force energy shifts to repair and maintenance, which could slow aging and make us more available to care for younger generations ....

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