What to do if youare a Boomer who just can’t  quitworking!

 In 2003, an AARPsurvey indicated that 80 percent of baby boomers are planning to work pasttraditional retirement age. The primary reason appears to be because theyhaven't saved enough to retire comfortably. Beyond this reason however is thesimple truth that we as a group are not giving up. We want to be relevant, wewant to be important and carry our own weight. We still want to effect changeand be on the cutting edge. So how will we accomplish this?

More and morecompanies are recognizing the value of having experienced older workers andwant to retain and recruit them. We will also be more likely to continue tocreate our own businesses and become entrepreneurs who take on the major issuesof our day: Green industries, environmental concerns, food, health and wellnessissues as well as how to help our fellow man/woman.

Here is a list ofthe top 10 companies on AARP's list.

1. StanleyConsultants, Inc. (Muscatine, Iowa)

2. Scripps Health (SanDiego, Calif.)

3. Bon SecoursRichmond Health System (Richmond, Va.)

4. Deere &Company (Moline, Ill.,)

5. CornellUniversity (Ithaca, N.Y.)

6. MassachusettsInstitute of Technology (Cambridge, Mass.)

7. First HorizonNational Corporation (Memphis, Tenn.)

8. Brevard PublicSchools (Viera, Fla.)

9. Yale-New HavenHospital (New Haven, Conn.)

10. Lee MemorialHealth System (Fort Myers, Fla.)

Some offerphased retirement arrangements, which allows employees to ease into retirement.In addition to that and a 401k plan, some employees can donate time to a"time off bank." They and other employees can use it to care forrelatives.  Healthcare was theleading industry on the list with 19 award recipients. Scripps Health, which isa multi-year winner, was second.

Here is someadvice for those boomers who are not prepared for retirement:

• Look at yourretirement plan

• Save as much aspossible

• Identify whenyou will retire and how much money you will need

• Think about whatyou will do with your time.

* Consider movingto a foreign country or a cheaper area of the U.S.

* Think aboutstarting a business

* Consider movingin with other people and creating a community

* Take exceedinglygood care of yourself: Eat right, exercise and sleep

* Consider whatareas of expertise you have and how you can maximize these

* Stay active andengaged in your community

* Share yourwisdom: go on local talk shows, write articles, publish

* Mentor youngpeople or others in your field

* Enjoy life, haveor develop new hobbies, keep your mind alert

* Stay informedand share your knowledge with others

In order to stayrelevant, stay on top of new developments in your field or industry. If youhave a great idea, make it known, develop its potential and take it to thosewho might gain from your expertise.

You are a fountainof knowledge and wisdom. Be sure to help others and contribute to those aroundyou. In so doing, you too, will prosper!