Barbara Rady Kazdan

In her encore career, Barbara Rady Kazdan writes wry, incisive essays for Next Avenue, BetterAfter50.com, LivingBetter.com and more. This lifelong social entrepreneur and empty nester calls Silver Spring, Md. home.

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Creating a New Life as a Widow

'Get up, get dressed, get out' became her mantra for engaging with others

AUGUST 5, 2019 | By Barbara Rady Kazdan

Living

Answering a Wake-Up Call to Start Writing

Essays and travel become this widow's later-in-life passions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018 | By Barbara Rady Kazdan

Living

You May Feel Lonely, but You’re Not Alone

Although making friends later in life is difficult, perseverance is worth it

JANUARY 1, 2018 | By Barbara Rady Kazdan

Living

My Role as Grandma: Doing My Own Thing (and Leaving the Grandkids Alone)

Letting my grandchildren live freely while I joyfully engage in other pursuits

MAY 3, 2017 | By Barbara Rady Kazdan

Money

Am I Retired?

She shifted her focus and works fewer hours but questions the 'R' word

MAY 10, 2016 | By Barbara Rady Kazdan

Health

Is Today Tuesday? The Calendar-Free Retirement Life

The joys and traumas of not having a schedule anymore

NOVEMBER 18, 2015 | By Barbara Rady Kazdan

Health

The Good News: 70 Is Not the New 60

Why this author argues that the seventh decade has a lot going for it

DECEMBER 8, 2014 | By Barbara Rady Kazdan

Money

What to Read About Climate Change

We asked a noted science journalist for the 'must reads'

Special Report

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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Strengthening Rural Health Care for Older Adults

This special report includes storytelling, news and information about health care for older adults in rural areas

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