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Musicians Bring Healing to LA’s Homeless

Music was violinist Vijay Gupta's lifeline; now he's offering hope to others

JANUARY 18, 2019 | By Jeffrey Brown, PBS NewsHour

Losing Herself in Art and Finding Joy

A lifetime of challenges has never slowed the author's spirited mother

JANUARY 17, 2019 | By Donna Trump

Contentment in the Winter of Life

With the clarity of age, we are better able to master our emotions

JANUARY 16, 2019 | By Susan Stewart

A Return to The Age of Aquarius

Theatre 55 stages 'Hair' with those who lived it

JANUARY 15, 2019 | By Julie Pfitzinger

Cultivating Curiosity at Any Age

Lifelong Learning

Lifelong learning programs let you take classes you wish you had in college

JANUARY 14, 2019 | By Debbie Musser

Self-Help Books for People Who Hate Self-Help

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Novels to help you handle the stress of politics, relationships, work, money and health

JANUARY 11, 2019 | By Terena Bell

Listen In: StoryCorps Conversations On Creativity

Teachers and artists 55+ talk about inspiration and fulfillment

JANUARY 4, 2019 | By Julie Pfitzinger

Then and Now: Scenes from a Childhood Home

A daughter imagines a film montage depicting her parents' solid 63-year marriage

JANUARY 4, 2019 | By Dana Klosner-Wehner

Tattoos: It’s Never Too Late for Body Art

What to consider and where to go if you want to get inked

JANUARY 2, 2019 | By Marijke Vroomen Durning

New Year’s Resolutions From the Wisest Americans

Interviews with over 1,000 elders provided these smart lessons for living

JANUARY 1, 2019 | By Karl Pillemer, Ph.D.

Loss and Grief in an Increasingly Secular World

'Why Religion?' author Elaine Pagels talks about her struggles and finding connection

DECEMBER 26, 2018 | By Diane Cole

Why Family Estrangement Is Roughest at the Holidays

Severed ties and communication between parents and adult children is common

DECEMBER 25, 2018 | By Shayla Thiel Stern

The Baseball Player Who Lived a ‘George Bailey’ Life

A beloved Navy vet shared memories of his major-league fighter pilot baseball team

DECEMBER 24, 2018 | By Anne Raugh Keene

Virtual Reality Offers the Ability to ‘Travel’

Virtual Reality

MyndVR and Visual are improving quality of life for those with limited mobility

DECEMBER 19, 2018 | By Kelsey Ogletree

Honoring Memories in Public Green Spaces

Benches, plaques or stewardship are ways to remember someone special

DECEMBER 18, 2018 | By Holly Lawrence

Give Your Grandchild a Memorable Holiday Gift

Here's a roundup of ideas for building relationships with all ages

DECEMBER 12, 2018 | By Julie Pfitzinger

Magical Memories of Broadway with Mom

Her love for seeing shows in New York has passed through the generations

DECEMBER 10, 2018 | By Randi Mazzella

Should You Adopt an 80-Year-Old?

Five programs that provide assistance for struggling older adults

DECEMBER 6, 2018 | By Lisa Fields

My First Concert: John Lennon’s Last

In 1974, 20,000 people including this writer attended a historic show

DECEMBER 5, 2018 | By Robin Eileen Bernstein

A Childhood Visit to Macy’s Santaland

When her daughter was young, the author learned about suspending disbelief

DECEMBER 4, 2018 | By Lauren Shapiro

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