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Babysitting a toddler granddaughter gives new perspective on parenting
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Age-Friendly Health Care
Follow our in-depth examination of current health care offerings through an age-friendly lens. What does age-friendly health care look like, and how do you locate and access it? We cover how to prioritize your unique needs when selecting providers and treatments for yourself or a loved one.
Sponsored by: The John A. Hartford Foundation
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Silicon Valley’s Booming Interest in Businesses for Boomers
Trends and winners at the Silicon Valley Boomer Venture Summit
By Richard Eisenberg
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Vitality Arts
Our special series, Vitality Arts, shows the powerful effect that participating in the arts can have on our minds, bodies and souls. Look to this page for information, resources and inspiration that will help you age better through the arts and show that creativity has no age limit.
Sponsored by: Aroha Philanthropies
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Eradicating Elder Abuse is Everyone’s Responsibility
It starts with increased vigilance, knowing the signs and how to report mistreatment
By Terry Fulmer
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Ashton Applewhite and Her Manifesto Against Ageism
The 2016 Influencer of the Year continues a consciousness-raising campaign
By Julie Pfitzinger
Work & Purpose
How a Slavery Legacy Made This 65-Year-Old a Georgetown Undergrad
The new life, on campus, for Melisande Short-Colomb
By Richard Harris
Health
Does Getting Older Make You Less Stressed?
A new Gallup poll and other research seem to bear this out. But why?
By Donna Pols Trump
Caregiving
Ways to Vet a Caregiver or Caregiving Agency
Here's where to start and what questions to consider
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Master of the Home Entertainment System
The writer realizes being an electronics genius is harder than it looks
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Money
How to Choose a 55+ Active Adult Community
The enclaves vary enormously. Here are questions to ask to pick one for you.
By Beth Braverman
Living
The Glamorous History of Drag
Frank DeCaro captures larger-than-life diva moments in his new book
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7 Ways to Save Money on Your Summer Vacation
Entry-level, mid-level and Jedi-level hacks for each idea
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Caregiving
What Some Nursing Homes Do to Retain Quality Staff
Keeping great caregivers is one of the biggest challenges the facilities face
By Deborah Quilter
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Want to Be a Remote Worker? Get These Digital Skills
They'll help you work from home either as an employee or a freelancer
By Michelle V. Rafter
Health
Is There a Link Between Menopause and Alzheimer’s?
A neuroscientist talks about her research into the question
By Deborah Copaken
Work & Purpose
How a Slavery Legacy Made This 65-Year-Old a Georgetown Undergrad
The new life, on campus, for Melisande Short-Colomb
By Richard Harris
Health
Does Getting Older Make You Less Stressed?
A new Gallup poll and other research seem to bear this out. But why?
By Donna Pols Trump
Caregiving
Ways to Vet a Caregiver or Caregiving Agency
Here's where to start and what questions to consider
By Toni L. Kamins
Technology
Master of the Home Entertainment System
The writer realizes being an electronics genius is harder than it looks
By Kevin Kusinitz
Money
How to Choose a 55+ Active Adult Community
The enclaves vary enormously. Here are questions to ask to pick one for you.
By Beth Braverman
Living
The Glamorous History of Drag
Frank DeCaro captures larger-than-life diva moments in his new book
By Robert DiGiacomo
Money
7 Ways to Save Money on Your Summer Vacation
Entry-level, mid-level and Jedi-level hacks for each idea
By Mark Brown
Caregiving
What Some Nursing Homes Do to Retain Quality Staff
Keeping great caregivers is one of the biggest challenges the facilities face
By Deborah Quilter
Work & Purpose
Want to Be a Remote Worker? Get These Digital Skills
They'll help you work from home either as an employee or a freelancer
By Michelle V. Rafter
Health
Is There a Link Between Menopause and Alzheimer’s?
A neuroscientist talks about her research into the question
By Deborah Copaken
