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No Way to Go to Adult Classes? No Problem

Kate Szerszen watches Alan Teasley’s online OLLI class about Stephen Sondheim

Programs like OLLI and One Day University now teach older students online

MAY 28, 2020 | By David Jarmul

When Your Bucket List Goes Belly Up

Northern Lights

You can’t always get what you want, especially as the pandemic rewrites our dreams

MAY 18, 2020 | By Janet Siroto

How to Be a Great Virtual Grandparent

grandchild video chatting

7 ways to strengthen the grandparent-grandchild bond while sheltering in place

MAY 15, 2020 | By Liz Seegert

Why the Former Surgeon General Worries About Loneliness and Older Adults

Dr. Vivek Murthy, former surgeon general of the United States

A conversation with the author of the new book, 'Together'

APRIL 29, 2020 | By Richard Harris

The Therapeutic Power of Making Art

Artwork by Nancy Monson

For a respite from COVID-19 worries, try simple creative projects

APRIL 24, 2020 | By Nancy Monson

Facing 80: Keeping an Ancient Language Alive

Gloria Ascher at International Ladino Day, 2020

Gloria Ascher's love for Ladino, music and poetry are her sources of energy

APRIL 23, 2020 | By Rhonda J. Miller

Getting In Sync With the Natural World

person out in the sun

The Benedictine practice of time management can bring purpose and comfort

APRIL 22, 2020 | By Louisa Rogers

Find Creative Inspiration Online During Quarantine

From dancing to collage making, here are 7 virtual art experiences to try

APRIL 17, 2020 | By Julie Pfitzinger

Celebrating Easter and Passover in a Pandemic

With online services and phone calls, clergy members see opportunities to connect

APRIL 8, 2020 | By Julie Pfitzinger

The Silver Lining to Staying at Home

Woman cooking while watching a screen.

Thanks to proliferating (and free!) online resources, we can be busier than ever

APRIL 6, 2020 | By Jill Smolowe

Virtual Connections Have Never Been More Popular

Rich and Kirsten Meneghello on a recent Zoom call with Rich’s mother, Margaret “Marge” Meneghello

As people shelter in place, more are using smart devices to reach loved ones

MARCH 30, 2020 | By Michelle V. Rafter

How to Talk Yourself Into Parting With Treasured Books

Stacks of books

Downsizing likely sends favorite titles out into the world

MARCH 25, 2020 | By Patricia Corrigan

The First MBA Course on the Longevity Economy

Hoover Tower at Standford University

Hugely popular, it's making students rethink their futures

MARCH 24, 2020 | By Carol Hymowitz

How Art Can Help Heal

Painting of wisteria by Tisha Kenny

A cancer survivor and artist finds peace in the meditative practice of ikebana

MARCH 23, 2020 | By Sharon McDonnell

Coronavirus in the News: Separating Fact From Fiction

Cellphone With Hoax On It

Paying attention to reliable sources is the key to weeding out hoaxes

MARCH 20, 2020 | By Julie Pfitzinger

Coronavirus: How to Prepare to Stay At Home

Man seated in a rocking chair near the window of his home.

Here are some essentials you might want to have on hand

MARCH 9, 2020 | By Julio Ojeda-Zapata

A Fascinating Course on the Literature of Retirement

Books on The Literature of Retirement

An English professor chose two novels and a play as food for thought

FEBRUARY 28, 2020 | By Chris Farrell

Facing 70: Finding Peace in Being ‘Real’

Woman looking up with sunglasses

The wisdom of 'The Velveteen Rabbit' offers lessons as we age

FEBRUARY 27, 2020 | By Rhonda J. Miller

Pack Your Curiosity for an Educational Trip

Campus of the Year 2020 Canada, Alberta, banff, Banff national park, Icefields Parkway

History and culture tours can elevate your travels to the next level

FEBRUARY 26, 2020 | By Nancy Monson

How Mah Jongg Expanded My Shrinking World

People playing mah jongg

Learning a new game also helped me make new friends

FEBRUARY 20, 2020 | By Linda Wolff

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