BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Age 65 isn’t what it used to be. Seventy-five isn’t too old, either, at least for some.
Instead of retiring, many seniors are staying on the job or finding new outlets for their talents and passions. Advancements in health care, technology, and living standards are helping people live longer, healthier and more productively. As part of a yearlong exploration into aging in Vermont, which has one of the oldest populations in the country, Seven Days reporters sought out seniors who are pushing boundaries by working, volunteering, and exploring.
Darren Perron spoke with Seven Days’ Rachel Hellman about the profiles in this week’s issue.