Seniors@Work has been nominated for the Prix BÂLEence launched by Gruppe23.ch. This is another milestone in the upswing of our innovative start-up company for the benefit of senior citizens. Congratulations, because even a nomination is a big step. I write about innovation. But what does that mean? Innovation, generally interpreted, is "the term used in economics to describe the changes associated with technical, social and economic change.

Many of our friends are of a similar age to us. They are now retiring in turn. Have you also noticed, dear reader, that you hear so many different things about retirement? There is the one who has worked in the same business for over 40 years. He was given a big send-off. The boss stood

How do you get on with ironing, dear reader? I can only say that it's worth it: for me, doing this activity in the peace and quiet of my home means that I can simply let my mind wander. Today, the word "insecurity" is stuck in my head. Why? The first thing I read in the newspaper early in the morning (BaZ vom

Why is age just a number for you? The number of years I have lived is not linked to a thought or an image that I could feel personally connected to. I am old, yes. I have a lot of life experience, yes. But I already had it when I was 20. I already had the entire cosmos of my childhood inside me back then.

Many years ago, I worked for three years at Mentoring für Jugendliche, a bi-cantonal project to find apprenticeships for young people who are finding it a little more difficult. It was there that I met the volunteer mentor Nicole Bertherin. And as it happens, you run into each other from time to time, even if you don't have constant points of contact. I became aware of

.... says a proverb from Nigeria What is "old age" for you, dear reader? The Frenchwoman Jeanne Calment is officially known as the oldest person in the world. She lived from February 21, 1875 to August 4, 1997, making her over 122 years old. On the island of Java lives a man who is said to be 145 years old. From

Can you still hear or read the word "corona", dear reader? Or are you already suffering from an overdose? I certainly don't want to play it down. I'm in the risk group myself. My behavior has been adapted, we no longer go shopping or have any physical social contacts. For me personally, as an elected member of parliament, my life went from 100 to

Why is age just a number for you? Because age depends on the person, the way they live, their profession and their experiences. Some people are very tired at 65. Others - and I count myself among them - may no longer feel physically super-young, but their minds still need to be refreshed.

Have you already heard or read about it? The National Council does not want to "skimp" on a bridging pension for unemployed people over 60 who have lost their jobs, but wants to use this pension to help people without work. That's great, isn't it? There is a federal law on bridging benefits for older unemployed people, as one of seven measures to "solve the problem". The aim is to help people