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Neuroscientist Daniel Levitin Shares His Keys to Aging Well

Daniel Levitin is a neuroscientist, professor emeritus of psychology, musician and best-selling author who has extensively studied the brain and its impact on aging

On staying active and realizing you can reinvent yourself at any age

JANUARY 16, 2020 | By Christopher Booker, PBS NewsHour

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

The Big Pull: Going to Back to Work After Retiring

middle aged man working in an office

Jobs can be lovelier the second time around

JANUARY 15, 2020 | By Kelly K. James

Should You Take a Soulbbatical?

middle-aged man enjoying the view on Vancouver Island

The author of a new book took the plunge, and offers advice

JANUARY 14, 2020 | By Richard Eisenberg

College Programs for Encore Careers Are Bubbling Up

Students from Notre Dame's 2018 Inspired Leadership Initiative

Going back to school to figure out your next chapter

JANUARY 13, 2020 | By Chris Farrell

‘Being Yourself at Any Age Is Priceless’

Dian Griesel

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

JANUARY 3, 2020 | By Julie Pfitzinger

WATCH: Discovering the Surprises of Retirement … and Unretirement

Retirement

Four artists share personal takes on where life is taking them

DECEMBER 23, 2019 | By Julie Pfitzinger

For Extra Cash, Get a Side Hustle That Fills a Need

Side Hustles

Here's how to do it, plus a few possibilities

DECEMBER 19, 2019 | By Donna Freedman

The Co-Working Space for Midlife Entrepreneurs

Co-Working

Why H Street Greenhouse could be the wave of the future

DECEMBER 5, 2019 | By Kerry Hannon

Why Working Retirees Have Stayed Employed

older employee in a shop

They have very different reasons for remaining in the workforce past 65

NOVEMBER 26, 2019 | By Rachel Hartman

Is There a Job for You in the Weed Business?

Weed

Openings are sprouting as more cannabis dispensaries and startups abound

NOVEMBER 21, 2019 | By Diane Eastabrook

So You Want to Write a Book…

Self-Publishing

A five-step plan to self-publish the book inside you

NOVEMBER 20, 2019 | By Pat Pattison

WATCH: Congratulations! It’s Just the Beginning

Rich Shiomi sitting by window, writing

Now's the time to express yourself in a new way

NOVEMBER 14, 2019 | By Julie Pfitzinger

LISTEN: ‘Don’t Tell Me How to Retire’

Retire

The new 'Friends Talk Money' podcast on the changing definition of retirement

NOVEMBER 11, 2019 | By Richard Eisenberg

Job Hunting After 50: The Power of Creativity and Persistence

job hunters

These three career switchers have jobs even they didn't expect

NOVEMBER 8, 2019 | By Chris Farrell

Fun Freebies for Retirees

Retirees

These part-time retirement jobs and volunteering posts come with cool perks

NOVEMBER 1, 2019 | By Nancy Collamer

Second Act: From Funeral Director to Author

Funeral Director

The surprising way her funeral-home work led to writing three books

OCTOBER 31, 2019 | By Alexandra Kathryn Mosca

3 Drivers to Success in the Second Half of Life

Second Half of Life

The 'Replace Retirement' author on achieving meaning, purpose and impact

OCTOBER 29, 2019 | By John D. Anderson

Rural Fire Departments Try to Hold On to Older Firefighters

Firefighters

Fewer young recruits often leads to a dwindling number of volunteers

OCTOBER 23, 2019 | By Craig Miller

Should Your Child Consider a Career in a Trade?

Career in Trades

Why working in construction can open up well-paying opportunities

OCTOBER 22, 2019 | By Erica Sweeney

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In Good Company

We all feel lonely at times. But it doesn't have to be that way.

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Age-Friendly Health Care

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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