Is there a stigma associated with being defined as ‘elder’?
How do you define “elder”? Are you an elder? How old do you have to be to even consider yourself an elder?
“Elderly” or not, people 50+ have much to offer to our following generations. Perhaps a more important question is what do elders have to offer their communities?
In our latest WiseTribe article, Janis Joplin inspired writer Karen Clancy to use what you’ve got — your hard-earned wisdom — to the benefit of yourself and others. I edited and published this short article. Enjoy.
Julian Rogers is a freelance writer and communications consultant. Follow him on Twitter (@mrturophile), or connect with him on LinkedIn and Google+.
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