Living
Creating art is always on Marilynne Bradley's mind
MAY 20, 2019 | By Patricia Corrigan
Money
These artisans repurpose vintage glassware, books and clothes
FEBRUARY 7, 2019 | By Rosie Wolf Williams
Funerals can infuse an article of clothing with memory and emotion
JANUARY 29, 2019 | By Deborah Quilter
Her husband's death from dementia led illustrator Nancy Carlson to rely on art
JANUARY 24, 2019 | By Julie Pfitzinger
What to consider and where to go if you want to get inked
JANUARY 2, 2019 | By Marijke Vroomen Durning
A conversation with Nell Painter, author of 'Old in Art School'
JULY 25, 2018 | By Celia Heudebourg
Technology
Everyone could learn a thing or two from these much-adored online icons
JULY 13, 2018 | By Grace Birnstengel
Watercolor painter Maria Bodette won Next Avenue's older artists contest
JUNE 29, 2018 | By Grace Birnstengel
Work & Purpose
The thriving platform can be a viable side hustle or retirement gig
JUNE 22, 2018 | By Grace Birnstengel
Trying her hand at painting took this writer out of her comfort zone
MAY 29, 2018 | By Sally Koslow
'To Survive on This Shore' has diverse narratives about aging and identity
APRIL 20, 2018 | By Grace Birnstengel
Take our quiz to discover the art form needed in your life
MARCH 6, 2018 | By Alex Stahlmann
Artists with compromised vision have dazzled the world
JANUARY 16, 2018 | By Patricia Corrigan
These three started artistic and nonprofit ventures to do it
NOVEMBER 21, 2017 | By Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell
Building their own coffins sparks creativity, saves money and offers agency
NOVEMBER 3, 2017 | By Grace Birnstengel
Slideshow
Curate an evening of cocktails and culture with these 10 artsy nights out
OCTOBER 3, 2017 | By Barbara and Jim Twardowski
Nurture your love of the arts surrounded by nature
JUNE 5, 2017 | By Barbara and Jim Twardowski
Why do arts matter as we age? We count down the top reasons to get creative.
MARCH 13, 2017 | By Heidi Raschke
An Influencer in Aging on how the arts can improve the lives of older adults
DECEMBER 14, 2016 | By Anne Basting
A Russian woman finally lets her inner artist break free
AUGUST 9, 2016 | By Margarita Gokun Silver
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Special Report
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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This special report includes storytelling, news and information about health care for older adults in rural areas
