David S. Nealley, Publisher

Maine Seniors Magazine

“For the prime of your life”

 

This presentation is for mature audiences only

 

“None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm” Henry David Thoreau

 

What does it mean to be a senior? Or a senior partner = credentialed, experienced one with vast knowledge and the wisdom to know when and where to use it. 

All national statistics and Maine’s stats show we will need our seniors to stay in the work force longer.

Mentoring in the business world is an increasingly common way to share their knowledge and expertise with the next generation of workers. 

Maine has the highest volunteer rate in the nation due directly to the volunteer spirit of its seniors.

Seniors 50 plus control 70% of the discretionary income and 80% of the financial assets in Maine. 

This group buys approximately 42% of all new cars and 48% of all luxury cars. 

Approximately 20% of Mainers are 65 and older. 

Three facts that make seniors an asset to Maine:

1. The value of volunteer time

2. The value of experience and knowledge on non-profit boards to government service and private sector boards

3. The philanthropy

 

Myth vs Fact

 

The majority of older people suffer from poor health; 

Fact is very few older people report having really serious problems or being in very poor health and only 4-5% are in nursing homes.

 

Older people are less productive than younger people; 

Fact is most older perform as well or better compared to younger workers

 

Older people have a loss of mental acuity.

Fact is only 7% of people over 65 suffer from any form of mental loss. Question: What is a Senior Moment? Answer: Cognitive overload.

 

Seniors are not liabilities but instead are tremendous assets to Maine. It is true that only 23% of Mainers age 60 and older own smart phones and only 45% of those 65 and over are online. This is why we started MAINE SENIORS Magazine. Plus, we thought it was important to turn around and control the narrative.

 

Maine has Senior Power! It’s Maine’s greatest natural resource.

 

 

 
 
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