Best New Year's ResolutionsForget pledges to diet and exercise. Committing to help people less fortunate than you can be better for everyone.January 5, 2023
Spontaneous VolunteeringWant to donate your time and talent to nonprofit groups but can’t work regular hours? Consider event-based volunteer groups.December 15, 2022
Building Skills and Happiness as a VolunteerAfter reading a book by Dr. Sanjay Gupta, the author was inspired to participate in a Habitat for Humanity project which led to new skills and camaraderieOctober 13, 2022
Food Insecurity May Be Closer Than You ThinkEven in apparently affluent areas, some older adults lack reliable access to sufficient quantities of nutritious foodAugust 9, 2022
Time and Talent to Spare? Consider VolunteeringDonating your experience and labor to charitable groups is a good way to build community and even improve your healthJuly 28, 2022
An Active Retirement on the Appalachian TrailEven after he 'stopped working,' Jim Fetig continues to tirelessly serve the countryMay 26, 2022
What a Vietnam Vet Learned from World War II VetsFor Memorial Day, an appreciation of sacrifice, legacy and lessons sharedMay 23, 2022
Building Skills and a New Friendship — At Ages 96 and 19Intergenerational relationships can be reciprocal and valuableApril 15, 2022
6 Ways to Advocate for Racial Justice From HomeThe nation's COVID-19 pandemic needn't sideline you in this critical fightJanuary 14, 2022
How Learning About Aging Made Me a Better Human (and Can Make You One, Too)My Age Boom Academy fellowship led me to the CARE initiativeDecember 24, 2021
5 Ways to Donate to Charity That Won't Cost You a CentYou may be surprised by these unusual, and sometimes fun, ways of givingDecember 20, 2021