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1 R Special Advertising Section | Sunday, March 28, 2021 5 ACTIVE AGING thriving business.” Kornblatt’s transition has been more of a process than an event — a journey rife with soul-searching, stock- taking, sacrifice, uncertainty, anxiety and exhilaration. She says it took her about six months to find her foot- ing, including crossing “the final frontier” of scheduling her own time. It’s a process that strikes a familiar chord with Atcheson. “Most of my older clients are surprised to be in the job market at this stage of their lives, and can even feel some bitterness that their expectation of a ‘relaxed and worry-free retirement’ is not the reality,”Atcheson says.“But once they’ve gotten past that stage, they get excited about nourish- ing their curiosity and exploring options they have Don’t tax your joints “No pain, no gain!” is a common mantra when starting a new exercise routine. Staying motivated is great —but you should never push your body beyond its limits. If some- thing hurts, don’t ignore the pain. Muscle soreness will happen— especially if you haven’t worked out in a long time or are new to doing any kind of exer- cise. This feeling, however, should ease up in time. On the other hand, if a joint starts hurting and doesn’t stop, quit working out and address the issue as soon as possible with your doctor. Ignoring nag- ging pain and taxing an ag- gravated joint can lead to injuries and recovery time that you didn’t expect. As with many things, slow and steady wins the race. If your joints feel ex- tra stiff one morning, take it easy. Do simple stretches to help maintain flexibility, but don’t do anything that could potentially make it worse. At the end of the day, get up and get moving in one way or another. Overall, proactively pro- tecting your joints as early as possible can help pre- vent joint pain, improve mobility and enhance flexibility as you age. To combat ageism, career coach Elizabeth Atcheson recommends that job seekers understand the stereotypes about older workers and actively coun- ter them. Here are three common ones. 1. Older workers aren’t tech-savvy. To combat this stereotype: When asked about strengths, proactively mention that your tech skills are always noticed by employers and that you pick up new software quickly. List your proficiency with specific technology and programs on your resume and find a way to mention examples of technology use in your interview responses. 2. Older workers’ workplace skills are outdated. To combat this stereotype: Take courses on LinkedIn Learning and pce.uw.edu to add the skills and ex- pertise employers are looking for now, like data analysis and digital marketing. Spotlight those skills in interviews. 3. Older workers are less ener- getic and more likely to have health problems. To combat this stereotype : When asked in an interview what you do when you’re not at work, mention ac- tive pursuits such as hiking rather than sedentary activities such as knitting or genealogical research. Koelsch Communities has been family-owned and -operated for three generations, providing 60 years of signature services to families. Our continued success is compelled by our founding principles as we strive to serve our residents with respect, dignity and compassion. Information: koelsch seniorcommunities.com never even known existed. They eventually even feel proud of where they land and proud to still be a contributing actor in our economy.” Kornblatt is loving her life today. “I have more time to be with my family and attend to all aspects of my life. 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