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How to Be a Friend to Someone Who Is Lonely

Be authentic and be present, and a friendship can form

NOVEMBER 12, 2019 | By Julie Pfitzinger

The Bright and Complicated Life of Carrie Fisher

Sheila Weller talks about her new biography 'Carrie Fisher: A Life on the Edge'

NOVEMBER 11, 2019 | By Barbara O'Dair

Twyla Tharp’s View: ‘Keep Moving … Keep Evolving’

The legendary choreographer disputes the rumor that as a body ages, it becomes less

NOVEMBER 7, 2019 | By Jeffrey Brown, PBS NewsHour

The Alzheimer’s Poetry Project: Creating A Poem as Lovely as a Tree

A group of people with dementia share memories sweet and strong

NOVEMBER 6, 2019 | By Julie Pfitzinger

A Surprising Take on Graduation

There's no cap and gown, but a new horizon is waiting

NOVEMBER 1, 2019 | By Julie Pfitzinger

When the Internet Is ‘The Other Woman’

After the WiFi goes down, a wife might as well disappear

OCTOBER 23, 2019 | By Jill Smolowe

The Tall Poppies Support Women Novelists

Funding literacy and providing support are central to the group's core

OCTOBER 14, 2019 | By Lynda Dell

Meeting Misty Copeland, My ‘Shero’

During a health crisis, a connection with the famed ballerina brings joy

OCTOBER 7, 2019 | By Leslie Hunter-Gadsden

A Little Culture is Good for Your Mental Health

Active and passive engagement in the arts can be antidotes to depression

OCTOBER 4, 2019 | By Sharon McDonnell

What’s on TV? New Shows About Second Acts

Will you watch 'Carol's Second Act,' 'Perfect Harmony' or 'The Unicorn?'

OCTOBER 3, 2019 | By Randi Mazzella

How to Read Newspapers on A Budget

With a library card, free digital solutions are readily available

OCTOBER 2, 2019 | By Kathye Fetsko Petrie

The Music of an Unforgettable Trip

An Elton John concert and a special reunion lift up a grieving widow

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 | By Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell

Making Social Gatherings More Meaningful

Social Gatherings

It's more about the conversation than the canapés, says author Priya Parker

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019 | By Margie Zable Fisher

A Good Movie Cry Is Just a Memory

The real-life emotions of adulthood are greater than fiction

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 | By Karen Galatz

The Poignant New Song About Age Discrimination by Employers

'Dear Sir/Madam' strikes a chord with some older job applicants

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 | By Richard Eisenberg

Cindy Gallop: Disrupting Ageism in Advertising

Cindy Gallop Influencer in Aging

This outspoken 2019 Influencer in Aging has a few choice words for the ad world

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 | By Grace Birnstengel

My Second Act: Starting a Newsletter

Financial journalist Vera Gibbons on her risks and rewards launching it

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019 | By Kerry Hannon

How to Survive Empty Nest Weekends

Once the kids leave for college, fill your weekends with new or favorite activities

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019 | By Bruce Horovitz

Movies Offer Positive Perspectives on Growing Older

Legacy Film Festival on Aging Director Sheila Malkind promotes 'adventurous aging'

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 | By Patricia Corrigan

In Motion: The Next Avenue Photo Exhibit

12 people show what it's like to be true to their purpose

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019 | By Julie Pfitzinger

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