The new "retirement" generation (those adults age 55-70) are generally happier, healthier, and financially better off than previous generations in this age group. As Dr. Nancy Henkin, executive director of Temple University's Center for Intergenerational Learning, noted, "A longer life span means that more older adults will be seeking an array of volunteer, employment, and educational opportunities to enhance the quality of this stage of life."

This new age of "retirement" wants access to meaningful, self-directed choices for work, service, lifelong learning, and community connections.

Toward this end, the LVAA offers the following information designed to help older adults make informed choices about getting and staying connected to the Lehigh Valley, where you are viewed as tremendous assets.

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