With the number of older Americans who are successful independent professionals, solopreneurs, entrepreneurs, and small business owners, the narrative about them is disheartening. Sad sack stories abound about older people unretiring or having difficulty navigating these economic times, being the only reason they engage in independent contracting or the gig economy. This is a limited view and inaccurate for many seniors.

As we celebrate Small Business Week, we should paint a better picture of seniors, showing how they naturally gravitate toward independent contracting and small business ownership and find success and satisfaction in their endeavors.