In this episode, Catherine, Gail and Naomi discuss Naomi’s long-term advocacy to improve the quality of life for older people, especially low-income women and minorities. Naomi has moved from being a grant-seeker to advising on grantmaking, in her current position as consultant to The Retirement Research Foundation. Among the priorities of this “little gem in aging” are support for care-givers and economic security in later life. Naomi provides sobering statistics about women’s economic preparedness as we age. She offers an optimistic outlook that includes numerous and often untapped resources for aging women. Married for 48 years and now working part-time, Naomi is pleased with the balance in her life.
“There are always more resources for aging women to bolster their financial security.” – Naomi Stanhaus
Take-Aways:
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Gain financial literacy early in life
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Admit that you need help and look for it—lots of assistance is available for older women
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Mentor younger women
Naomi’s Resource Suggestions:
Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER) https://www.wiserwomen.org
The National Resource Center on Women and Retirement Planning can be accessed through WISER’s website
Pension Rights Center – www.pensionrights.org
PensionHelp America – https://www.pensionhelp.org
National Council on Aging – https://www.ncoa.org
Elder Economic Security Standard Index (Elder Index) – can be accessed through the National Council on Aging’s website or Google Elder Index.
Connect with Naomi:
Email: stanhaus@rrf.org
Connect with Gail & Catherine:
Facebook: facebook.com/womenover70
Website: https://womenover70.com
Email: info@womenover70.com
Show: Women Over 70 – Aging Reimagined
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