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Worth Watching: ‘We’ll Meet Again’ on PBS

The Season 2 premiere spotlights Vietnam vets who wanted to thank their heroes

NOVEMBER 13, 2018 | By Julie Pfitzinger

Play Games for Better Health

How this pastime can offer physical, social and emotional benefits

NOVEMBER 12, 2018 | By Randi Mazzella

When Book Clubs Are a Social Event

Members adapt time-tested formats to meet their needs

OCTOBER 24, 2018 | By Patricia Corrigan

The Next Retirement Crisis: America’s Public Pensions

Public Pensions

A new PBS FRONTLINE documentary, 'The Pension Gamble,' paints a dismal picture

OCTOBER 22, 2018 | By Richard Eisenberg

For the Dying, Music Can Be Magic

Music Thanatology

How music can transform the dying experience for patients and their caregivers

OCTOBER 22, 2018 | By Jennifer L. Hollis

What’s It Like to Be a Rock Star’s Mom?

Rock Star's Mom

In her book, Dave Grohl’s mother shares stories of 19 rock stars' moms

OCTOBER 19, 2018 | By Grace Birnstengel

The Big World of Miniatures

Collectors and creators tell of their passion for tiny treasures

OCTOBER 18, 2018 | By Julie Pfitzinger

Alzheimer’s Anthems, Sung by Those With and Around the Disease

This one-of-a-kind show was created especially for the Giving Voice Chorus

OCTOBER 11, 2018 | By Grace Birnstengel

50+ Filmmakers Capture Their Stories

Older students learn the art of filmmaking in this video memoir class

OCTOBER 10, 2018 | By Julie Pfitzinger

Older Rock Fans Are Still Singing Along

Musical idols like The Boss and Bono keep these fans young

OCTOBER 9, 2018 | By Kate Walter

Next Avenue Readers Find Happiness and Connection in the Arts

The results of a Vitality Arts survey highlight the impact of creative pursuits

OCTOBER 8, 2018 | By Julie Pfitzinger

An Older Actor Follows a New Script

A background performer adjusts to early hours and unexpected perceptions

OCTOBER 4, 2018 | By Kevin Kusinitz

Fabric Art Class: A Fun Way to Watch Paint Dry

Fabric Creation Class

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Creating colorful samples is a hands-on experience for older students

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 | By Barbara La Valleur

Jeanne Kelly: A Joyful Song for Older Adults

Encore Creativity thrives under the direction of this 2018 Influencer in Aging

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018 | By Julie Pfitzinger

Christina Soriano: The Impact of Improvisational Dance on Parkinson’s

This 2018 Influencer believes artists and scientists can learn from each other

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 | By Julie Pfitzinger

Dominic Campbell: Inspired to Celebrate Aging

This 2018 Influencer in Aging wants to change attitudes across America

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 | By Julie Pfitzinger

When Did My Salary Become Your Business?

One midlife man is fed up with people asking how much he makes

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018 | By Kevin Kusinitz

Avoid the Estate Planning Mistakes of Aretha Franklin and Prince

Aretha Franklin

If you make them, your loved ones may be very unhappy

AUGUST 24, 2018 | By Richard Eisenberg

The 7 Benefits of Dancing at Any Age

Dances for a Variable Population offers the joy of dance to older adults

AUGUST 21, 2018 | By Deborah Quilter

Here’s the 411 on Using Instagram

Using Instagram

Smart tips for older adults who want to embrace this social media trend

AUGUST 20, 2018 | By Karen Ritz

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