Is There a Movie Audience Age Gap at the Oscars?
Two generations of NPR critics, Bob Mondello and Andrew Lapin, talk Oscars
Featured
Special Report
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
Caregiving
How Your State’s Alzheimer’s Plan Could Help You or a Loved One
Recommendations cover public awareness, caregiver support and more
By Edie Grossfield
Special Report
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
Living
Speaking Her Students’ Language
A teacher and journalist offers a multicultural perspective in the classroom
By Leslie Hunter-Gadsden
Money
Barreling Towards Retirement, With 10 Years Between Us
Tips for retirement planning dilemmas when spouses quit work at very different ages
By Bruce Horovitz
What to Do About Winter’s Dry Indoor Air
The causes of the problem and suggested solutions
By Phyllis L. Cohen
Work & Purpose
Finding My Purpose: Is That All There Is?
At 60, this author and professor searches for meaning in her life
By Michele Weldon
Money
3 Questions to Ask to Assess Your Asset Allocation
Investing and retirement advice from a Schwab financial planning pro
By Rob Williams
Living
Have You Hugged a Donkey Today?
The intuitive powers of equine animals offer healing and comfort
By Kimberley Fowler
Work & Purpose
How Well Is the Gig Economy Working for Gig Workers?
The Aspen Institute looked into progress on the pay and benefits fronts
By Richard Eisenberg
Caregiving
Bereavement Researcher: We Must Do Better for the Grief-Stricken
Dr. Toni Miles says grieving raises your risk for illness, even death
By Kevyn Burger
Living
Today’s Boomer Dress Code for Women: Subtle Style
For midlife working women, it's all about radiating confidence and poise
By Kevyn Burger
Money
The Social Security Fix That Could Help the Poorest Retirees
Is it time to change the program's cost-of-living adjustment formula?
By Chris Farrell
Health
CDC: Flu Shot Still Best Protection, Despite This Season’s Low Effectiveness
Older adults are at greater risk of complications
By Stephenie Overman
Health
Benefits of Pilates: Strength and Stability
Learn what it is, and how to find the right class and instructor for you
By Camille LeFevre
What to Do About Winter’s Dry Indoor Air
The causes of the problem and suggested solutions
By Phyllis L. Cohen
Work & Purpose
Finding My Purpose: Is That All There Is?
At 60, this author and professor searches for meaning in her life
By Michele Weldon
Money
3 Questions to Ask to Assess Your Asset Allocation
Investing and retirement advice from a Schwab financial planning pro
By Rob Williams
Living
Have You Hugged a Donkey Today?
The intuitive powers of equine animals offer healing and comfort
By Kimberley Fowler
Work & Purpose
How Well Is the Gig Economy Working for Gig Workers?
The Aspen Institute looked into progress on the pay and benefits fronts
By Richard Eisenberg
Caregiving
Bereavement Researcher: We Must Do Better for the Grief-Stricken
Dr. Toni Miles says grieving raises your risk for illness, even death
By Kevyn Burger
Living
Today’s Boomer Dress Code for Women: Subtle Style
For midlife working women, it's all about radiating confidence and poise
By Kevyn Burger
Money
The Social Security Fix That Could Help the Poorest Retirees
Is it time to change the program's cost-of-living adjustment formula?
By Chris Farrell
Health
CDC: Flu Shot Still Best Protection, Despite This Season’s Low Effectiveness
Older adults are at greater risk of complications
By Stephenie Overman
Health
Benefits of Pilates: Strength and Stability
Learn what it is, and how to find the right class and instructor for you
By Camille LeFevre
