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One Day University: Learn Locally From America’s Top Professors

One Day University

This entertaining program has now spread to 62 places across the U.S. and Canada

AUGUST 9, 2018 | By Richard Eisenberg

Dynamo With a Blowtorch

Metal artist Rochelle Ford repurposes a later-in-life career

JULY 30, 2018 | By Francine Toder

Can Psychedelic Drugs Cure What Ails Us?

Psychedelic Drugs

Michael Pollan's book argues that 'white-coat shamanism' and a little acid may help

JULY 27, 2018 | By Shayla Thiel Stern

She Traded Retirement for Two Degrees in Art

A conversation with Nell Painter, author of 'Old in Art School'

JULY 25, 2018 | By Celia Heudebourg

The Best Books for Caregivers in 2018

Books for Caregiving

8 titles ranging from memoir to practical how-to

JULY 24, 2018 | By Laura Dixon

Fulfilling A Dream to Publish Her Mom’s Haiku

Fulfilling a Dream to Publish Her Mother's Haiku Book

A daughter curates a children's book to honor her late mother

JULY 18, 2018 | By Julie Pfitzinger

Where Older Adults Write Their Own Stories

Feet to the Fire

How the Feet to the Fire Writers' Workshops build community

JULY 17, 2018 | By Julie Pfitzinger

Everyday Virtues for Families

Everyday Virtues

Father and son authors tell stories for a new generation

JULY 16, 2018 | By Julie Pfitzinger

Embracing the Next Stage of Life

Author and journalist Jeannie Ralston talks about the joy of taking risks in your 50s

JULY 5, 2018 | By Julie Pfitzinger

Pressed for Time? An Expert’s Solutions

Time Management

Timely advice from Laura Vanderkam, author of 'Off the Clock'

JULY 5, 2018 | By Marci Alboher

Going Back to College After 50: The New Normal?

Going Back to College

Champlain College just cut tuition 50 percent for its career-focused online degrees

JUNE 28, 2018 | By Laurie Quinn

Catching Up With Advice Columnist Amy Dickinson

The relatable voice behind “Ask Amy” relishes her role

JUNE 26, 2018 | By Nancy Eike

How Romance Novels Are Luring Older Readers

Romance novels for boomers are lovingly appearing on bookstore shelves

JUNE 1, 2018 | By Kevyn Burger

Beating Those Music Beginner’s Blues

Six tips for bringing music-making into your life

MAY 31, 2018 | By Amy Nathan

The Transformative Power of Suffering

In his new book, Steve Leder offers a personal and professional perspective

MAY 22, 2018 | By Julie Pfitzinger

Book Lovers: Here’s a Challenge for You

The Great American Read

The Great American Read on PBS is searching for America's best-loved book

MAY 18, 2018 | By Julie Pfitzinger

What We Can Learn from Louisa May Alcott and ‘Little Women’

The home where 'Little Women' was set provided wisdom

MAY 16, 2018 | By Jamie Lynne Burgess

Does Wisdom Come With Age?

A few words to the wise (and not so wise) about ways to gain wisdom

APRIL 30, 2018 | By Stephen L. Antczak

A Look at the Lives of Trans and Gender Nonconforming Older Adults

Transgender Older Adults

'To Survive on This Shore' has diverse narratives about aging and identity

APRIL 20, 2018 | By Grace Birnstengel

Advice for the First-Time Grandparent

First-Time Grandparent

How will you fit in once a new grandchild arrives?

APRIL 16, 2018 | By Karen Ritz

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