Author: Kate Walter

Thursday, June 27, 2024

Behind the Lens with Lola Flash

Lola Flash is an acclaimed portrait photographer whose work is at the forefront of gender queer politics, and most recently, about aging.

Thursday, May 30, 2024

Kindness, Creativity…and Cake

Volunteer bakers nationwide are ensuring that at-risk kids in foster care, shelters, and group homes have a birthday or graduation cake.

Thursday, April 11, 2024

The World of Poetry Invites You

Writing poetry is a fulfilling – yet challenging – creative outlet open to anyone, says these two practitioners.

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Singing for Health – and Happiness

A song a day keeps the worries away – and can help people connect with each other in a creative way.

Thursday, December 14, 2023

¡Debería estar bailando!

¿Por qué cada vez más personas mayores descubren (o redescubren) la danza? Esta divertida fuente de expresión creativa tiene algunos beneficios sorprendentes.

Thursday, December 14, 2023

You Should Be Dancing!

Why are more and more older people discovering – or rediscovering –  dance? This fun source of creative expression has some surprising benefits.

Thursday, October 12, 2023

Make a Joyful Noise – Worldwide!

Join millions of others on World Singing Day, October 21 – and check out Senior Planet’s new All Things Music page for more music events.

Sunday, September 24, 2023

Remembering Erica Manfred

A memorial tribute to longtime Senior Planet contributor Erica Manfred, who passed away on September 21.

Thursday, June 1, 2023

Housing and Community for LGBTQ Seniors: Dr. Imani Woody

AARP Purpose Prize winner Dr. Imani Woody is the CEO/founder of Mary’s House for Older Adults, the US’s only communal housing for LGBTQ+ elders.   

Thursday, June 16, 2022

Interview with Pride Historian Jonathan Ned Katz

Jonathan Ned Katz is a scholar, historian, activist, and visual artist…and a gay detective finding missing persons – get his story here.

Thursday, March 10, 2022

Carter-Burden’s Older Artist Gallery

An innovative gallery in Manhattan’s Chelsea area combats ageism by focusing on older artists.

Thursday, June 3, 2021

SAGE: Helping LGBT Elders Stay Viable and Visible

Learn why some LGBT+ seniors are going back in the closet – and about some exciting and relevant programs coming to Senior Planet.

Monday, August 12, 2019

Q&A: Journalist takes us back to Woodstock

Looking back 50 years ago to Woodstock, by someone who was there.

Monday, June 3, 2019

Q&A: Greta Schiller, director

The director of a landmark film being reissued talks exclusively to Senior Planet.