could any one suggest avenues for revenues for senior citizens - male and female?

Answer 1

Great question! The answer depends on what what you are interested in doing, what your skills are, how much flexibility you need in a job and your attitude about work, working with younger colleagues and your own age.

Finding spcific help with job seeking if you are over age 55 also depends on what state you are in and whether you are a low-income senior or not. For example, Experience Works is in Michigan, but is not the group that provides this service in my state. In some states, local workforce centers provide services that meet the needs of older job-seekers--however, in other states the special needs of many seniors are not considered in the delivery of job search assistance at these centers.

Another option for low-income seniors is the Foster Grandparents program which provides a stipend for seniors to work with special needs kids.

There are emerging programs in some states that promote older workers as mentors for younger workers in businesses. Older workers have a vast wealth of experience and customer service skills that many businesses need to promote in their corporate cultures.

Providing escorted transportation and in-home companion services for elders and family caregivers are areas of emerging need in our society. Handy-person services and laundry and light housekeeping are also services needed by many in communities by many older people and younger families, too.

Your local area Agency on Aging can direct you to employment services --or other resources to answer this question in your local area. Some Area Agencies on Aging actually provide job-counseling and connections to employers as part of what they do. To find out the Area Agency that serves your county call toll-free 1-800-677-1116. Each Area Agency on Aging has professionals that answer questions like this one. You will most likely find the people there friendly and very helpful.

Area Agencies on Aging are funded by the The Older Americans Act and are one of the best kept secrets out there for seniors and their caregivers. The Older Americans Act has not had any significant increases in about 25 years, though. So, if you call, and like the help the folks there give you, let your county officials know--and your representatives in Congress know, too.

Hope this helps! Good luck!