In 2000 at the beginning of the new millennium, 12.4 % of the US population was 65 or older, and that figure is expected to jump 20 % by 2030, according to the Department of Health & Human Services.

Although most employers do not have a mandatory retirement age policy because, in general, people are living longer. U.S. Law, amendments to the Age Discrimination Enforcement Act in 1978 gave protection to workers older than 65--the standard retirement age. In many cases, as long as the worker can perform his job, that person cannot be forced out of his position.

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A couple of elderly City Island friends plan to celebrate Valentine's Day at 88 years young is their own special way, proving that friendship is the foundation for love.

Jackie Kyle and Russel Schaller have been good friends many decades, but the pair grew fonder for each other when their respective spouses passed away.

Russel tells City Island Images he plans to invite Jackie out on the town. Meanwhile Jackie says she will soon be dropping off chocolates inside his mailbox.

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