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Friday, December 12, 2014

Nominating “Derek” for the Dreck Award

“Derek” has been nominated for an Emmy. But is this portrayal of life in a nursing home “honest” – or is it ageist?

Saturday, November 8, 2014

Glimmers of Hope in TV-Land

A 70-year-old father who summons the courage to become a woman; long-ago sweethearts who find each other on Facebook – older characters in stereotype-busting roles are challenging TV audiences to rethink aging.

10/11/2023 EDT

Twitter for Advocacy

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You’ll learn about Twitter, its role in social media activism, and tips for creating effective hashtags.

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Pat Jasso: Every Day is Women’s Day

With her active volunteer work in her San Antonio hometown, every day is Women’s Day for Senior Planet trainer Pat Jasso.

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

How Not To Be A Good Patient

You can be a good patient – or you can be a difficult one. Turns out, difficult patients are the ones who survive.

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

We’re Older – But Are We Really Wiser?

Read what the top wisdom researchers say about growing wiser in the digital age – and take a wisdom test.

Friday, October 23, 2015

“The Intern”: Grownup to the Rescue

When was the last time you saw a comedy that celebrates the value of older workers in the tech sector?

Saturday, August 13, 2022

Sally, 66: Don’t Let the Fear of Falling Rule Your Life

Sponsored Athlete Sally shares how to overcome the fear of falling with better balance techniques. Join Sally on August 17 for a live fitness session!

Thursday, February 1, 2018

Let’s Get Intergenerational

As the population of Americans over age 65 swells, we have to create and support initiatives that join the generations. Here’s why.

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Inspiring Stories: Alice Shields’ Electronic Opera

While fighting misogyny in the classical composition world, Senior Planet participant Alice Shields paved a new road in electronic music.

Thursday, March 2, 2023

A Senior Sweep at Oscars?

At this year’s Academy Awards, age only serves to enhance talent, with one senior earning his 53rd nomination at 90 years of age.

Monday, August 16, 2021

Ask Joan: Rejected and Unwanted     

Sexpert Joan Price advises on a senior sex dilemma: a woman who wonders – has he lost his desire? Or just his desire for me?

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Lisa Holzkenner on Poetry, Power and Perseverance

“Yes, I have a dream. Imagine, yes, imagine, what it would be like if we could find new paths…”

Thursday, October 26, 2023

Senior Planet Talks to…Donny Osmond

Donny Osmond, 65,  talks exclusively to Senior Planet about performing since he was 5, and how his work ethic and attitude shaped his life and career.

Monday, January 15, 2018

Clarence Jones: The Long Perspective

He helped write Martin Luther King, Jr’s “Dream” speech. What does Clarence Jones say about this moment in history?