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Holly Lawrence

Holly Lawrence is a freelance writer on well-being and issues affecting older adults. Connect on LinkedIn.

Author Kathryn Harrison's mother and Harrison's daughter.

These Children's Books Get Aging Right

My picks that tackle ageism, intergenerational bonds and Alzheimer’s
February 13, 2020
Older adults walking together in the sun

How the Longevity Project Is Reimagining Our Longer Lives

This new initiative just polled Americans to see what they think is needed
January 28, 2020
Caregivers

2020 Election: Are Caregivers a Voting Bloc?

Maria Shriver and Ai-jen Poo say their poll shows evidence of it
December 23, 2019
Tiny Wins

How Tiny Wins Can Help an Older Job Seeker Weather Rejection

3 ways of rebuilding self-esteem through the successes of everyday life
October 7, 2019
Intergenerational

The College Programs Where Young and Older People Connect

At over 40 schools across the U.S., both generations teach and learn from each other
August 15, 2019
CBD

FDA Hears Concerns About the Unregulated CBD Market

Among the issues: access for medical purposes, addiction and unknown risks
June 3, 2019
Health Care Costs

2 Ways to Lower America's High Health Care Costs

West Health summit experts agreed: The crisis is too large to ignore
April 5, 2019
Poverty

Surviving on $3 a Day and Hope

The seven life lessons I've learned living in poverty
March 13, 2019
Loneliness

Can Wisdom Protect Against Loneliness?

The leader of a new study says it can and offers smart tips
February 11, 2019
Green Spaces

Honoring Memories in Public Green Spaces

Benches, plaques or stewardship are ways to remember someone special
December 18, 2018
Senior Housing

Why Senior Housing Needs to Change to Appeal to Boomers

Stark views expressed at the Washington Innovation in Longevity Summit
December 18, 2018
Relocating After 50

10 Things to Consider When Relocating After 50

Age-friendly services, neighborhoods and city rankings are just a few elements
November 15, 2018
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