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4 min July 19, 2019Author: Kate Stone Lombardi

That Apollo 11 Night, 50 Years Later: Reflections on What We Found and Lost

By Kate Stone Lombardi

Up late at summer camp, Kate Stone Lombardi watched the grainy images. Now, half a century later, she reflects on where our culture has landed....

4 min July 9, 2019Author: Louise Tutelian

Swim the English Channel at 60? The Mighty Mermaids Are On a Mission

By Louise Tutelian

Six older swimmers support each other in the water—and out. Here, as their biggest challenge unfolds, Louise Tutelian shares their inspiring story....

2 min June 27, 2019Author: Janet Siroto

Instead of Starbucks, How About a Memory Café for Dementia Patients?

By Janet Siroto

There’s a new trend in dementia care that lets patients and caregivers socialize together....

4 min June 24, 2019Author: Brenda Atchison

Take on a Roommate Now? Yup! The Hidden Joys of Homesharing

By Brenda Atchison

She was an empty-nester with a big house. They were local students in need of housing. Brenda Atchison shares her story of a match made in heaven....

2 min June 21, 2019Author: Janet Siroto

The New Great Migration: Retirees Head to the Cities

By Janet Siroto

Forget the golf courses of Florida or Arizona. Here’s why Boomers are craving urban life in record numbers....

5 min June 19, 2019Author: Kristen Sturt

The 5 Worst Things to Say After Someone Dies—And What to Say Instead

By Kristen Sturt

It's always hard to know what will make a bereaved friend feel better or worse. For starters, follow this simple rule: Say less, do more....

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