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Ellen Knapp

MA, LPC, ALCA – Certified Geriatric Care Manager

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Why Do People Work After They Reach “Retirement Age”?

October 7, 2017 By Ellen Knapp

There are a variety of reasons that people continue to work past what has been considered “retirement age”. Some people find that they are at the height of their skills, accumulated over a lifetime and are now ready to open the business of their dreams at age 70. While there is rampant ageism which excludes some very competent older people from the job market, lots of people over 65 are very innovative and undeterred, thereby bringing about the beginnings of a revolution in the work place..we’ll be seeing more and more 65-75 year olds going strong as experts in their fields.

Some people simply do not want to retire from the world..and miss community and feel they have so much to offer back to the world..and so take on jobs not so much for income but for social stimulation and continuation of belonging to a community and for feeling a sense of meaning in life.I have heard that many single women in their later years who want to remain in their houses/homes are investigating taking on boarders for money and for community. See House Share Service – Find Housemates with Silvernest

And there are some people who just have to work, to keep up their income and that is the main reason they stay on at their jobs.

You can find more information in a Washington Post article here.

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What people are saying about Ellen . . .

I shall always be grateful to Ellen for creating such a caring place and looking upon my mother not simply as a patient, but as a valuable person and friend.

— Gail Hageman
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I shall always be grateful to Ellen for creating such a caring place and looking upon my mother not simply as a patient, but as a valuable person and friend. — Gail Hageman
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Ellen is a remarkable person who is talented and motivated in her life and work. ... most impressive is Ellen’s drive to elevate the quality of her life and those around her through practical measures as well as the application of new ideas and philosophies.

— Robin Kay
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Ellen is a remarkable person who is talented and motivated in her life and work. ... most impressive is Ellen’s drive to elevate the quality of her life and those around her through practical measures as well as the application of new ideas and philosophies. — Robin Kay
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Under Ellen’s leadership Aunt Evelyn received excellent, respectful care.

– Senator Jeanne Nicholson
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Under Ellen’s leadership Aunt Evelyn received excellent, respectful care. – Senator Jeanne Nicholson
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Ellen taught me so much about not only the compassionate care of the long lived, but the beauty and wisdom we miss when, as a culture we don’t embrace this stage of life.

– Mani Powers
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Ellen taught me so much about not only the compassionate care of the long lived, but the beauty and wisdom we miss when, as a culture we don’t embrace this stage of life. – Mani Powers
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Ellen Knapp is one of the kindest and gentlest people I’ve ever met. She dealt with the residents in an unfailingly respectful, compassionate, skilled and loving way.

– Martha Johnson
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Ellen Knapp is one of the kindest and gentlest people I’ve ever met. She dealt with the residents in an unfailingly respectful, compassionate, skilled and loving way. – Martha Johnson
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Ellen truly delights in what makes our mom special. She sees and celebrates her sensibility and wit. This genuine interest sparks Mom to the core, while Ellen attends astutely to more practical matters. ... We’re so thrilled to see Mom flourish again as an artist, and so very glad to have Ellen in our lives.

 
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Ellen truly delights in what makes our mom special. She sees and celebrates her sensibility and wit. This genuine interest sparks Mom to the core, while Ellen attends astutely to more practical matters. ... We’re so thrilled to see Mom flourish again as an artist, and so very glad to have Ellen in our lives.  
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Ellen was the perfect person to help me with my aging-parents struggle. She has a gentle, soothing demeanor, but she is very wise and qualified. She really cared that I got better and stronger. She helped me process the truth and see the boundaries I needed to not be the victim.

Thank you Ellen. I don’t think I could have done it without you!

– Sheila
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Ellen was the perfect person to help me with my aging-parents struggle. She has a gentle, soothing demeanor, but she is very wise and qualified. She really cared that I got better and stronger. She helped me process the truth and see the boundaries I needed to not be the victim. Thank you Ellen. I don’t think I could have done it without you! – Sheila
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Ellen Knapp

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