Yes, expense is an issue for us "oldies".  
An extra financial burden for many of us outside of the US is the unfavourable exchange rate.  
A "seniors'" discount would be most welcome.  I have already written the exam 3 times and recertified via CERPs 3 times.  
However, I do have a concern - how do we evaluate the quality of the CERPs?  

Jean Ridler  RN  RM  IBCLC
Cape Town, South Africa

> On 8/13/2014 9:32 AM, Pat Young wrote:
> > The most consistent factor I have heard is expense and limited income as we
> pass 65. (I'm keeping all the comments :-)  I would imagine that the impact in
> developing countries would be even greater on older IBCLCs.
> 
> So, rather then bashing the exams per se, why not to talk about "senior
> citizen" or "senior lactation consultant" discount?
> 
> Then what we are actually asking the IBLCE is the institution of two
> simple things -
> - emeritus status (retired IBCLCs that are opting out of the exam but
> would like to keep the designation) and
> - senior status (IBCLCs over the age of ... 65, that is still actively
> practicing but are given a significant discount after passing let's say
> two or more exams)
> 
> This way the integrity of the system will be preserved with the minimum
> of expense/problems for the organization. 50%, even 75% off for our
> MATURE but still ACTIVE ADULT members ;D would not make a huge dent in
> the IBLCE's pocket but will retain the great old knowledge and traditions.
> 
> What do you think?
> 
> Alla (still a new kid on the block)

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