From July5, 2006:
Week in Review - Medscape Today
Webcast Video Editorials:
Making "The Golden Years" of Physicians and Nurses Also Interesting and Useful
Many healthcare professionals who are retired or nearing retirement may regret the loss of professional identity and collegiality, as well as usefulness, that accompanies retirement. Golf, gardening, and travel may satisfy some during the "Golden Years," but eventually many would like something more. Returning to what they do best, practicing their profession and helping others by volunteering in Free Clinics offers such an opportunity....
....The pool of potential volunteers is large with approximately 164,000 US physicians and 510,000 nurses over age 65.[4] Engaging this valuable and largely untapped resource is the mission of TAP-IN, a new program that links senior health professionals to volunteer opportunities in Free Clinics.[5]
For those of you interested in learning more about volunteering or locating a Free Clinic nearby, you can do so by going to www.TAP-IN.org. We believe that you will find that "giving and receiving is best."
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