Richard Piña, 69, with customer Augustin Bustos at Rich's Den barbershop in Calumet City, Ill. Piña, who retired from the Chicago police force 12 years ago, works at his shop four or five hours a day. Beth Rooney for NPR hide caption
Working Late: Older Americans On The Job Increasingly, people are continuing to work past the age of 65. Government statistics show that almost a third of Americans between 65 and 70 are working. Some can't afford to retire. But many are still working because they can. In a series, NPR profiles older adults who are still in the workforce.
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Working Late: Older Americans On The Job
In a series, NPR profiles Americans who are still in the workforce well past retirement age.
Wisconsin state Sen. Fred Risser at the state Capitol. Narayan Mahon for NPR hide caption
The recession put a dent in Sims-Wood's savings, and she expects she'll have to stay in the workforce "forever." Gabriella Demczuk/NPR hide caption
John David, 73, teaches an exercise class called PACE to seniors at the 92nd Street Y in New York City. The former TV producer says he has finally found his true calling. Shiho Fukada for NPR hide caption