[ID:0832]Many of the 76 million 50+ retirees readying themselves for a projected 25- to 30-year healthy lifespan may feel the major question they now face is: What meaningful activity will I undertake?

Today’s “young seniors” can look forward to a kind of retirement never before enjoyed by other generations. This demographic group, which includes the infamous baby boomers, may have many more years to look forward to, what with today’s improved health care and lifestyle options in many parts of the world. Whether taking early retirement or not, today’s 50+ individuals want to spend their lives in more productive ways by contributing to their communities and striving to be global citizens. Often, they try to do their bit to make the world a better place to live, not only as part of their legacy, but also because they are going to be living in it too—possibly for even another 50 years!

Working and living overseas can offer an ideal opportunity to meet the 50+ worker’s needs. It has been said that this generation is better educated and has more financial means than any group in world...