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Dec 18, 2003
"In the coming years, the 50+ population will be healthier, will live longer and will continue searching for ways to change the world. We expect volunteering and giving to be a part of their lives as they enter retirement." --Jeff Love
New Trustees of Civic Life
More than 80% of Americans aged 45 and older are involved in helping others without pay, AARP research showed. In the past 100 years, life expectancy has doubled; a person aged 50 can now expect to live another 30 years. Because of advances in medical care, this "third age" of life is as productive as any other time and they are quickly becoming the trustees of civic life.
BE THE CHANGE
Do a volunteer project with someone over 45 years old. More ...
