We do not like the word “retired” actually because it is not properly defined. Retired means that a person takes back their life and uses it differently, rather than not doing anything at all. These are people who are still active.
We have 15,000 volunteers and 800 boards of directors in our organization. Without volunteers, the FADOQ network would not exist. Most of our family caregivers are people who work, at least the women in some cases, and are 60 and over. These people all contribute to society.
In talking about retirees and people before they retire, we see age as a continuum. When we are born, we need help. At the end of our lives, we need help. We give back to society, whether we are working or not. Volunteers contribute more than people who are working because they are not paid. The contribution is very positive and there is a good return on investment.