We learn about people who choose new directions later in life, whether switching to a second career or a different focus in their work. What prompts these older Mainers to make a change and seek out new experiences? We discuss the challenges and rewards of taking a different path in life. This show is part of our series of shows on the changing face of Maine.
Panelists:
Mary Lou Ciolfi, Senior Program Manager, Co-Director, Consortium for Aging Policy Research & Analysis, University of Maine Center on Aging
Noël Bonam, State Director, AARP Maine
Fred Brancato, author of: Mystery and Manifestation: Reflections on Life Experience Beyond Ideology, Theology, and Belief Systems and Ancient Wisdom and the Measure of Our Days: The Spiritual Dimensions of Retirement, Aging and Loss. He has been a professional baseball player, social worker, high school teacher, and executive director of an association of child caring agencies; in retirement, he founded Elders for Future Generations.
VIP Callers:
Glenn Mills, deputy director, Center for Workforce Research, Maine Department of Labor
Donna Anderson, director, The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, University of Southern Maine
Audrey Maynard, retired, currently pursuing master’s degree in social work at the University of New England
Elizabeth Gattine, senior policy analyst, coordinator, Governor’s Cabinet on Aging
Resources:
Work and Jobs - Tools, Advice and Resources For The 50+ (aarp.org)
MDOL: Workforce Resources for Older Adults (maine.gov)
Starting a New Career in Midlife - The Atlantic
A surprise for Americans switching careers: They need to go back to school (hechingerreport.org)
Career Change Planning Checklist (maine.gov)
