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How I Finally Learned to Stop Bleeding Money

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This retiree and her husband are saving an extra $500 a month

JANUARY 23, 2020 | By Louise Nayer

How Men Grieve

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Face this profound challenge by staying connected and finding friends who will listen

JANUARY 23, 2020 | By Jackson Rainer

Our Siblings, Our Selves

Two middle-aged sisters

Our oldest relationships are sometimes the most complicated

JANUARY 22, 2020 | By Jane Adams

OPINION: Why I’m Not Giving Up My Landline

A person dialing a cordless telephone

This engineer has a few reasons why he thinks smartphones aren't so smart

JANUARY 21, 2020 | By Fred Maxwell

Honoring MLK Day, One Pie at a Time

Preparing to march in with 90 pies during the 2018 MLK event at Brookview Community Center in Golden Valley, Minn. Standing next to Rose McGee is Jason Sturgis, police chief in Golden Valley.

Rose McGee and her team make – and give away – 91 sweet potato pies

JANUARY 20, 2020 | By Julie Kendrick

On a Mission to My Dad’s Remission

Meredith Oppenheim and her father

5 ways grown children can navigate the health care system for their parents

JANUARY 17, 2020 | By Meredith Oppenheim

When Is the Right Time to Visit a New Grandchild?

A grandmother holds her newborn grandchild

Yes, it takes a village — but maybe first, a 'no-visitors' period

JANUARY 17, 2020 | By Kathleen Doheny

How Returning to College for an Advanced Degree Changed My Life

Students walking on the UCLA campus in Los Angeles, Calif.

My breast cancer and a love of journaling led to my new life course

JANUARY 16, 2020 | By Diana Raab

Raising the Curtain on Senior Theater

From Theatre 55's production of 'Pippin'

Creativity, activity and camaraderie are just some of its benefits

JANUARY 15, 2020 | By Debbie L. Miller

OPINION: It’s Time Society Got Over Denial About Aging

older man celebrating his birthday about to blow out candles on his birthday cake

This writer says: Aging isn't about old people; it's about all of us

JANUARY 14, 2020 | By Jeff Rubin

11 Tips for Traveling With a Tour Group

Is this type of travel right for you? Here are some things to consider.

JANUARY 10, 2020 | By Theresa Keegan

OPINION: What This Wheelchair User Wants You to Know

By being more at ease with each other, we can move on to being friends

JANUARY 9, 2020 | By Barbara Twardowski

What Whales Have Taught Me About Aging

Blurring the generational lines at the cosmetic counter and beyond

JANUARY 8, 2020 | By Liane Kupferberg Carter

OPINION: A Call to Older Black Men: It’s Time to Fight for Youth

A call to action from an Encore Public Voices Fellow

JANUARY 8, 2020 | By Raymond A. Jetson

‘Being Yourself at Any Age Is Priceless’

Silver Disobedience influencer Dian Griesel on aging, priorities and surprise selfies

JANUARY 3, 2020 | By Julie Pfitzinger

20 Questions to Help You Reach Your 2020 Goals

Scheduling time for reflection will never be a waste of time

JANUARY 2, 2020 | By Megy Karydes

The Inspiring Influence of an Art Lover

The writer shares her admiration for a cherished 96-year-old woman in her life

JANUARY 2, 2020 | By Lauren Stiller Rikleen

The 10 Words That Helped Us Raise Creative Children

Guidance and confidence are two examples from Jill and Faith Soloway's mom

DECEMBER 31, 2019 | By Elaine Soloway

The Gift of A Dog Named Penny

Remembering how a little dog gave a family a lot of hope

DECEMBER 24, 2019 | By Stan Gornicz

Intergenerational Quilters Connect a Community

Many hands, young and old, come together to stitch with Peace by Piece

DECEMBER 23, 2019 | By Debbie Musser

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Follow our in-depth examination of current health care offerings through an age-friendly lens. What does age-friendly health care look like, and how do you locate and access it? We cover how to prioritize your unique needs when selecting providers and treatments for yourself or a loved one.

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