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Friday, March 24, 2017

The Upside of 70

“This may be something of a new approach to growing older. It’s certainly a healthy alternative to an extended life of consumerism: cruises that pamper, prepackaged experiences or the promise…

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

“Fabulous Fashionistas” Director Sue Bourne on the Making of the Film

…quite personal. I’m curious about life and how you live it. Seven years ago I had cancer, and that was a life-defining moment. Once you know life might not last…

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Julia Cameron: How to Get Creative in Later Life

…I can!” —Julia Cameron Don’t let anyone tell you you’re too old or it’s too late in life to be creative, and be especially unwelcoming of that small voice whispering…

Thursday, May 4, 2023

Favorite TV Moms

…three kids. “I believe that I’m a better mom because I am a working mom. Because my life outside of my family life is just as satisfying and I feel…

Monday, August 27, 2018

Dancing through life: Martha Halas

…her into a rainbow of colors. “It was especially relevant because she has done this in her own life – as a three-time cancer survivor, she really knows how to…

Sunday, September 21, 2014

Teen invents life-changing Alzheimer’s device – and more from the week online

…The Atlantic about his decision to not live past age 75. His reason: Medical science has extended life, but not vibrant life, and he doesn’t want to fade out. Read…

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

How Diane Abt Built a New Life as a Professional Artist

…making great art.’ That was a crucial conversation” Some people know what they want to be when they grow up, but life gets in the way. Older age offers the…

Thursday, October 26, 2023

Senior Planet Talks to…Donny Osmond

…too. So, yes, life is tough. You’ve had some difficult times, whether you’ve gone through a divorce or you’ve had health issues – but start loving life because it has…

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Senior Planet talks to…Annette Bening

…in life? BENING: My parents for sure. One thing I find myself thinking a lot about recently, is to believe that your own life matters enough. My dad passed away…

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Photography: A Life Changer

life possible. My father was a serious amateur photographer, and I had taken family and travel photos with point-and-shoot cameras. Then when my “techie” husband got an early digital camera,…

Friday, February 23, 2018

Aging with Attitude Film Awards

…with a golden voice, but his best performances are decades behind him. A surprising diagnosis throws his life, relationships and priorities into stark relief; he chooses to re-engage with life

Monday, May 21, 2018

Sex at our Age: How far we’ve come

…has enhanced your sex life. The responses illustrate how far we’ve come in acknowledging that seniors are full human beings with sexual needs and desires, and how we are empowering…

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Thriving despite Chronic Pain

…everything. No one’s life is perfect, but you are here and grateful to be alive. Reflect upon the good in your life. Maintain an attitude of gratitude – keep a…

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Daryl Ries: Living Abroad and Loving It…and Life

…to myself: “Daryl, if you don’t make a change now, you won’t be able to build a life somewhere else. You have to do it now.” Here is what I…

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Is 78.8 Years a Long Enough Life?

…that at an average 78.8 years, lifespans are long enough. Take the poll and watch the livestream at IntelligenceSquared U.S. Update February 5: Is our current lifespan long enough? The…