Roundtable for Boomers and Seniors

This 5-part series is an opportunity for community members to come together with professionals to explore different facets of engagement. Engagement is a state of activation and meaningful connection to an activity or role. Engagement is particularly important for older adults to remain physically active, healthy, and emotionally well.

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Session III: Employment and Older Adults
In New York City, almost 20% of people over the age of 65 work.  That number will grow.  Older workers have important skills that enhance the work place, but many employers actively avoid hiring them and don’t understand the benefits they offer. Hear from experts about what employers are doing to avoid hiring and retaining older employees and how the older worker can enhance the work environment and help the bottom line.  

Speakers:

Ruth Finkelstein, ScD
Columbia Aging Center, Columbia University

Peter Gosselin
ProPublica

Amy Scherber
CEO, Amy’s Bread