Jay Dregni, an educational consultant and older worker specialist in the Twin Cities, notes that the primary career development challenge at this age is one of visioning. To envision not working, living alone, having a new role, retiring, unretiring means dealing with options, but also with that scary area inside. Still, most lasting and successful change happens from the inside out. Although the course can be altered, this is the period when many people make plans they will follow for the rest of their lives. Taking time now to discover dreams and goals will yield long-term rewards.
Many people move to smaller homes and otherwise simplify their lives.
By now, children are usually launched, but grandchildren may create new demands for time. Aging parents may still be a concern, but the hard decisions about care centers have often been resolved by now. Creating new ties to young friends and relatives will help balance these losses. Stamina can be an issue for workers as they age, particularly if they have health concerns. Daily stretching and exercise will help, but sometimes a simple change in schedule can make a difference.