Elizabeth Pope

Hire Yourself
AARP Bulletin December 2009

Meet the "reluctant entrepreneurs" -- age 50-plus workers who can't find jobs, so they create their own. A teacher turned gourmet brownie baker, a musician who launched an online business and a professor who started an environmental R&D company tell you how.

What's Next.com Guide to Career Change
The complete guide to everything you need to know about how to reinvent your life and how to pay for it. Download this free, 12-page guide at www.WhatsNext.com, the premier website for baby boomers in professional and personal transition.

Seven Deadly Sins for Older Job-Seekers
AARP Bulletin October 14, 2009

A MetLife study finds that older adults, facing an uphill battle for jobs, fail to recast their job-hunting strategy in a highly competitive market. Are you guilty of Job-Hunting's Seven Deadly Sins?

Finding a Guide for Online Networking
New York Times October 15, 2009

As networking for jobs has moved online, baby boomers are getting help from the younger generation on how to use blogs, Twitter, Facebook and other social media to jump-start the job quest.

Fabulously Frugal
AARP Bulletin April 2009

Five baby boomers who mastered the art of simple living, share secrets of how they found the satisfaction of enough.

Experienced, Eager to Serve, Will Travel
New York Times April 2, 2009

Midlife professionals are flocking to the Peace Corps and other groups, motivated by a desire to do good or avoid a weak economy. Volunteering is a time-honored way to burnish a resume, now midlife professionals can do good around the world

Taking a Power Sabbatical
New York Times Oct. 22, 2008

Time off can be a rare opportunity to recharge, recalibrate the life-work equation or reinvent yourself. Whether financed by employers, a grant or personal savings, many people are turning to sabbaticals to figure out their next steps.

Testing the Waters with Internships
New York Times April 21, 2008

Internships aren't just for job-hunting students anymore. Older adults eager to dip into paid or unpaid work, intern before taking a full plunge.

"They Won't Let Me Retire"
AARP Bulletin March 2008

Looming labor shortages mean companies are hiring 50-plus workers. But updated skill sets are a must. Here's all you need to know to thrive in the 21st c. job market.

States Tap Pool of Older Volunteers
Chronicle of Philanthropy April 2008

As legions of baby boomers near traditional retirement age, many states are moving to ensure that charities, government, and businesses tap older people to work on social problems and fill labor shortages — and most of the states are moving at a faster pace than the federal government.

Remote Docs
Delta Sky August 2007

"My mother always told me God had spared me for a reason."
Penicillin once saved Frank Brady's life. Now he uses the latest telemedicine technologies to connect the country's top pediatric specialists with children in hospitals worldwide.

Labor Pains
AARP Bulletin April 2007

As baby boomers retire, economists predict massive labor shortages in many industries. Here's what you need to know to get hired.

Charting A Career's Turning Point
New York Times April 10, 2007

Career consultants help senior executives plan the next stage of life, a mix of volunteering, paid work, leisure travel and lifelong learning.

Moving Out
New York magazine December 11, 2006

Who says New York is for the young? An everything guide to finding quality senior housing in a city rich with options. (Reprints available.)

Taking the Slow Road
Time magazine September 24, 2006

Short-term vacation rentals provide more space and privacy than a hotel room--and let travelers explore at their own pace.

The Cure for the Common Museum
American Way magazine November 1, 2006

A dozen of the world's wackiest museums. Who knew Liberace, Pez and Spam have so much in common? (Reprints available.)

Older, Wiser, Fitter
Boston Globe magazine April 16, 2006
Notice something different in the weight room or the jogging trail? Silver-haired jocks have joined the ranks of 20-something hard bodies. And they're not just bolsering the bottom line of health clubs...they may be changing the face of aging.

Long Distance Landscaping
Country Living Gardener Spring 2006
Landscaping a second home is always a challenge. Expert advice for weekend gardeners who aren't around to water, weed, deadhead the dahlias and fight off the deer.

Your Money or Your Life
American Way January 15, 2006

Can't keep up with the bill paying, checkbook balancing and record-keeping? Small business owners, harried professionals, and Sandwich Generation caregivers are turning over their finances (and their trust) to daily money managers.

Renting in Paris: Live Like the Locals
Los Angeles Times Living Well May 2006

Vacation apartment rentals offer more space and privacy than a hotel, and save travel dollars too. What's not to love?

You CAN Fool Mother Nature
Yankee February 2006

This New England nursery fights the elements to force thousands of plants for spring flower shows. (Reprints available.)

Tricky Transition
Time magazine, August 15, 2005
Grass-roots groups, courses and programs are popping up as 50-plus adults grapple with the R word.

Wall Street of Flowers
American Way inflight magazine
April 15,2005
Take the Chicago Board of Trade, add a little New York Stock Exchange, cover it with more flowers than you'll find in the Tournament of Roses parade, and you have Aalsmeer -- Holland's Wall Street of Flowers. (Reprints available.)

Their Specialty? Anything Gray
New York Times Retirement section April 12, 2005

The graying of America provides opportunities for smart entrepreneurs. The so-called "silver industries" help clients create an ideal retirement, manage daily finances and sell or remodel their homes.

Drop and Give Me 50 Goals
American Way inflight magazine March 2005

Retirement transition coaches are helping boomers follow their dreams and make the most of the next stage of life. (Reprints available.)

Get Smart About Design
Time magazine April 25, 2005

One day those sweeping staircases and marble floors may not be so user-friendly. Homeowners who intend to stay put should think about universal-design features when they build or remodel.

Train Your Brain
Los Angeles Times Living Well section June 21, 2005

Maintain your brain and stay sharp with these tips and techniques from top memory researchers. (Available for reprint.)

Catch-Up Fitness
Time magazine June 2003

It's never too late to jump on the exercise bandwagon. Just ask these over-50 adults who've transformed their bodies.

Moving A Lifetime
Time magazine July 2004

Downsizing a family home is a headache, particularly for older adults. Moving consultants can be a godsend for families who can't face the emotional and physical challenges of sorting, packing and unpacking all the boxes.

Leaving the Sprawl Behind
AARP the Magazine Sept.-Oct. 2004

Empty nesters are abandoning sprawling suburbs for pedestrian-friendly cities, towns and planned communities where they can walk -- not drive -- to offices and shops. And that's good for the midlife waistline. (Available for reprint.)

"I Made a Deal With God"
Family Circle October 2003

A sprained ankle changes a flight attendant's life from fledgling lawyer to Latina health activist. (Available for reprint.)

Second-Class Care
AARP Bulletin November 2003 cover story

Older Americans are routinely overtreated, undertreated, even mistreated in the health-care system. Here's why. (Available for reprint.)

A Pair's Persistence Pays Off
New York Times
"We had no money and no idea how to do this." --
Two faculty wives fight to bring a retirement community to rural New Hampshire. It took decades and $40 million.

Let A Billion Flowers Bloom
New York Times March 2004

It was last winter in Amsterdam and two gardeners from Maine were in serious need of a flower fix. We hadn't glimpsed a green shoot or delicate petal for months. The world's largest flower auction was the answer.

Stay Sharp Forever
Reader's Digest New Choices. September 2001

National Mature Media Silver Award Winner

Want to boost your brain-power? Skip the games and gimmicks that promise amazing results. Here are the real keys to staying sharp. (Available for reprint.)

Living like a Maharajah on a Budget
Los Angeles Times Travel October 2003

Get a taste of the rich life without paying a ransom in Rajasthan's former palaces and hunting lodges. (Available for reprint.)

Rhinestone Cowboys Need Not Apply
Los Angeles Times Travel May 5, 2002

(Reprinted in the San Francisco Chronicle Aug. 11, 2002)

Dude, forget the designer duds at one of Montana's most remote ranches. But bring the fly-rod. (Available for reprint.)