Activism & Advocacy

Friday, October 7, 2022

Fly Like an Eagle!!!

A recent report highlights the dramatic improvements connectivity can offer isolated seniors.

Thursday, September 29, 2022

Catching Up With Ify Nwabukwu

Ify Nwabukwu talks about her life since winning the AARP Purpose Prize, her battle with breast cancer, and her new book.

Thursday, September 15, 2022

Mes de la Herencia Hispana

Senior Planet saluda el mes de la herencia hispana, ¡y todos los meses! – con ofertas específicamente destinadas a nuestras comunidades latinas e hispanas.

Thursday, September 15, 2022

Hispanic Heritage Month

Senior Planet salutes Hispanic Heritage month – and every month! – with offerings specifically meant for our Latinx and Hispanic communities.

Wednesday, August 17, 2022

It’s YOUR Day!

This August – we’re loud and proud for senior citizens!  Here’s how to celebrate National Senior Citizens Day this month!

Thursday, July 28, 2022

Paul Leon and the Illumination Foundation

Paul Leon, 67, a recent AARP Purpose Prize winner, talks about how he founded the Illumination Foundation to ease California’s homelessness crisis. 

Thursday, July 21, 2022

How To Be Your Own Healthcare Advocate

Seniors who experience unsatisfactory treatment in healthcare don’t have to suffer – they can become their own healthcare advocates.

Thursday, June 30, 2022

Debra Britt and the National Black Doll Museum

Dolls are more than just a window into the joy and minds of children and people. – just ask the National Black Doll Museum’s Debra Britt.

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, May 26, 2022

Hang with National Park Service Ranger, Betty Reid Soskin, 100

Betty Reid Soskin, recent National Parks Service retiree – at 100 – still has plenty to share about her life, her career, World War 2…and dating Jackie Robinson.

Thursday, March 31, 2022

Senior Planet—por diseño

¿De dónde vienen todos esos programas y clases de Senior Planet? Aquí hay una mirada al interior de Senior Planet…por diseño.

Thursday, March 31, 2022

Senior Planet—by Design

Where do all those Senior Planet programs and classes come from? Here’s an inside look on Senior Planet…by Design.

Thursday, February 3, 2022

Senior Planet Habla con…Cheech Marin

Cheech Marin habla exclusivamente con Senior Planet sobre su interés en el arte Chicano, comó el envejece con actitud y la última vez que él vio a Tommy Chong.

Thursday, February 3, 2022

Senior Planet Talks to…Cheech Marin

Cheech Marin talks exclusively to Senior Planet about his interest in Chicano art, aging with attitude and the last time he saw Tommy Chong.

Monday, December 27, 2021

Get Social – and Volunteer

Volunteering is good for your community – and for you! Read one Senior Planet volunteer’s story, and learn about volunteering’s physical, social and emotional benefits.