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About Atlanta senior life. (Sandy Springs, GA) 2016-2023 | View Entire Issue (April 30, 2017)
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V FITNESS
ATHLETES AGED 50+
COMPETE AT FULTON
GOLDEN GAMES PAGE 2
KEEP ON
WORKING
REACHING RETIREMENT AGE
DOESN’T MEAN SLOWING DOWN
By Judi Kanne
For some, work is a four-letter word. For
others, it’s so much more. If you happen to
be in your late 60s, you may see yourself—
and many more seniors—staying in the
workforce instead of retiring. Generally
speaking, that’s a good thing. Experts tell
us that work provides the potential for
positive social interaction, as well as a
support structure for everyday life.
Today, the question seniors are asking
is, “How long?”—meaning at what point
should they quit working. Some seniors
believe “never quit” is the right response.
“For me, it’s a matter of slowing down,”
said Janet Claussen, a theology teacher at
Marist School in Brookhaven who’s in her
mid-60s. Claussen enjoys what she does,
and has been doing it for the last 18 years.
However, now she believes it’s better for
her health to not work quite so hard. “I’m
thinking about part-time,” said Claussen.
Like most teachers, her hours extend far
beyond the classroom, with grading papers
and taking care of students who need that
extra bit of time.
“Maybe I will continue to teach, but
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