Health & Well-Being
A push to cut costs and boost profits led to dire consequences for some patients
APRIL 17, 2018 | By Christina Jewett and Mark Alesia, Kaiser Health News
Caregiving
One woman's candid story about caregiving for an aging parent
APRIL 3, 2018 | By Lisa Kosan
Living & Learning
Looking back on how life was forever changed during that sad spring
APRIL 2, 2018 | By Brendan Henehan
Let that question shape your life, urges 'Into the Night' filmmaker Helen Whitney
MARCH 22, 2018 | By Deborah Quilter
Women are taking over the business of the final tribute
FEBRUARY 5, 2018 | By Kevyn Burger
Finding truth at mortality's threshold
JANUARY 30, 2018 | By Aimee Ross
5 ways to conquer your fear of death and age courageously
NOVEMBER 17, 2017
Building their own coffins sparks creativity, saves money and offers agency
NOVEMBER 3, 2017 | By Grace Birnstengel
A new investigation paints a harrowing picture of hospice patients left for dead
OCTOBER 27, 2017 | By Grace Birnstengel
The rock icon talks about the importance of keeping the spirits of loved ones alive
OCTOBER 6, 2017 | By Grace Birnstengel
My failed relationship’s greatest success: helping unemployed strangers
OCTOBER 4, 2017 | By Lisa Fields
An interview with the author and Facebook leader on resilience in tough times
OCTOBER 3, 2017 | By Dave Singleton, Caring.com
How to support people after their world has been turned upside down
OCTOBER 2, 2017 | By Amy Florian
What to do when the person you are grieving is here but not here
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017 | By Cynthia Orange
Slideshow
Mourners receive unconditional love from the animals, who often know who needs it most
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 | By Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell
An informal, but legally binding, method praised by doctors and patients
SEPTEMBER 7, 2017 | By Beth Baker
Many are opting for a service led by a secular celebrant rather than clergy
AUGUST 23, 2017 | By Kevyn Burger
Exploring the search for meaning in a new collection of poems
AUGUST 16, 2017 | By Elizabeth Flock, PBS NewsHour
Scenes from a loved one's final days can be moving and meaningful
AUGUST 15, 2017 | By Kevyn Burger
This can be a devastating time, but these tips from a grief expert may help
JULY 24, 2017 | By Amy Florian
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Special Report
This special report includes storytelling, news and information about health care for older adults in rural areas
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Our special series, Vitality Arts, shows the powerful effect that participating in the arts can have on our minds, bodies and souls. Look to this page for information, resources and inspiration that will help you age better through the arts and show that creativity has no age limit.
