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summer 2023
the caregiver's journey--- Part 2: looking after yourself
Doing the best you can for your loved one requires meeting your own needs, too.
spring 2023
the caregiver's journey--- Part 1: preparing for caring
One day you may need to provide care for a loved one. How ready are you to handle it?
September 9, 2022
should age be on the ballot?
How concerned should voters be about candidates’ ages?
July 15, 2022
Selling the idea of pro-aging advertisements
We should convince marketers to create ads that accurately reflect the character and value of older adults.
SUMMER 2022
welcome to elderhood
In a society that has created rituals celebrating different life stages, why not hold rites of passage honoring our later years?
March 8, 2022
exposing the face of ageism
Gerontologist Tracey Gendron reveals why understanding the complexities of age bias is a vital first step in taking effective actions to end it
Spring 2022
Expressing your thoughts and feelings on paper is a powerful way to boost your health, healing, and happiness.
January 12, 2022
How Photos Showing Older Adult Hands Reveal Cultural Bias
Photos of old hands…are they ageist? Not necessarily, but it’s what the hands are doing that matters.
winter 2021
an age of vulnerability
In a post–COVID-19 society, what must we do to reduce old-age vulnerability to illness and death? The answer may surprise you.
FALL 2021
learning on purpose --- the older and wiser way
Being back in a classroom can help you reach your goals—if you take advantage of your older-brain skills.
WINTER 2020
HOW GOOD DO YOU FEEL ABOUT GETTING OLDER?
Living our fullest third act means replacing age shame with age pride.
Summer 2019
50 Ways to Thrive in Your Third Act
In order to nurture every part of who you are and enhance everything you want to do, consider these 50 tips for aging well.
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