No one is an island. The older you become, the greater your responsibility for the world in which you have lived. As you age, giving back through public service is a way of paying back what society has shared with you.

Get involved with your community. Participation not only helps the world around you, but also gives you a feeling of peace and prosperity. When you age, withdrawing and becoming isolated is all too easy, particularly after the loss of a spouse. The world needs you, regardless of your age! And when you think about it, the world needs you more now than it needed you last year or ten years ago because you've gained valuable life experience over time.