Cecily
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Employment Issues, Public Health, City Infrastructure
About Cecily O'Connor
Cecily O’Connor is a senior writer at RedwoodAge.com, a news site focused on issues that affect adults over 40. In addition to a decade of experience at MarketWatch, Crain Communications and other media organizations, O’Connor recently completed a fellowship at the National Press Foundation on retirement issues in the 21st century, adding to her well-honed perspective on aging in America.
Work Samples
Retiring Later Stirs Emotions
When Hannah was laid off in January, she thought the transition would be an opportunity to finally make use of the criminology degree she'd earned in college.
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But her job search has proved so difficult that she's even had a tough time finding work as an administrative assistant - an area in which she has vast experience.
Boomers Take Interest in 'Compounding'
For about two years, Wendy Merrill has been taking a custom compound of drugs to combat a triple-whammy of stress, exhaustion and menopause.
She's among a growing class of baby boomers, notably women, who profess faith in "compounding," the process of producing drugs designed specifically for each patient's needs and genetic makeup.
Boomers Want Better Bikepaths, Sidewalks
Although they're driving less to avoid high gas prices, Americans are facing a new strain of road rage.
In their attempt to save money and the environment, many in the over-50 crowd are challenged by crumbling sidewalks and the absence of bike lanes, as well as insufficient public transportation options in the cities where they live.
