Author: Senior Planet

Friday, July 14, 2017

The Restaurant of Order Mistakes: Compassion or Mockery?

This pop-up restaurant only hires servers who have dementia.

Monday, June 19, 2017

How’s Your Summer Bod? Watch This!

A Brooklyn rapper’s new music video is what we all need so we can joyfully flaunt our imperfect bodies.

Tuesday, March 7, 2017

This Stylish Japanese Couple Has Found a New Life—on Instagram

@bonpon511 are having a blast coordinating their “instastyle” —as well as responding to their thousands of fans online.

Friday, March 3, 2017

Is It Time for #OscarsSoYoung?

A look at older characters in the Academy’s Best Film nominations shows that things are only getting worse.

Friday, March 3, 2017

My City’s Noise Pollution Causes What?

It’s true—the noise of city living causes hearing loss. Where’s your city on the noise–hearing scale? (You might be surprised.)

Friday, February 24, 2017

A Memory Boosting Pill? That News Story Is a Scam.

Fake news stories are the latest way to rip off older people who want to boost their brain power.

Friday, January 27, 2017

Now You Can Use Uber Without a Smartphone

A young entrepreneur and his grandma have come up with a neat solution for people who want on-demand rides without the app.

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Scam Alert: Fake Shopping Apps

You can get deals by using store shopping apps — but fake apps will steal your credit card and personal info.

Thursday, December 8, 2016

Watch: “Never Too Old for a Tiara”

A beauty pageant for older women? Watch the video and share your thoughts!

Monday, October 31, 2016

11 Weird Ways to Avoid Ending Up in an Urn

Sitting on a dusty shelf might not be the best way to live on, and sprinkling ashes has its issues…

Thursday, October 27, 2016

Watch: Take a Stand Against Ageism

How can governments worldwide “Take a Stand Against Ageism”? The UN held a special event, with Ashton Applewhite as keynote speaker.

Monday, October 24, 2016

Opulent Mobility: Making Assistive Devices Fabulous & Fun

Why are wheelchairs and walkers so ugly? An artists’ project reimagines assistive devices.

Thursday, October 20, 2016

Debate Watch 2016: The Third Debate

Missed the debate? Watch it here and get links to fact-checking of the candidates’ statements.

Friday, September 23, 2016

Is This the Beginning of the End of Ageist Advertising?

Take a look at three ads from the past month that almost get it right, and rate them.

Monday, August 22, 2016

Video of the Week: My 93-Year-Old Flatmate

Five students looking for free rent are changing life at a Dutch nursing home.