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Honoring Memories in Public Green Spaces

Green Spaces

Benches, plaques or stewardship are ways to remember someone special

DECEMBER 18, 2018 | By Holly Lawrence

Give Your Grandchild a Memorable Holiday Gift

Grandchild

Here's a roundup of ideas for building relationships with all ages

DECEMBER 12, 2018 | By Julie Pfitzinger

How to Handle Crisis Calls From Your College Kid

Colllege Kid

Experts on what parents do wrong and what they should try instead

DECEMBER 10, 2018 | By Bruce Horovitz

Should You Adopt an 80-Year-Old?

Older Adults

Five programs that provide assistance for struggling older adults

DECEMBER 6, 2018 | By Lisa Fields

JFK’s 3 Enduring Legacies for Boomers

John F. Kennedy

Reflections from a noted history professor and boomer authority

NOVEMBER 22, 2018 | By W. Andrew Achenbaum

The Encore Career Movement Barrels Into Building Businesses

Businesswoman Doing Stock Paperwork

At the Encore.org conference, social entrepreneurs aimed to do well by doing good

NOVEMBER 20, 2018 | By Chris Farrell

The Burgeoning Trend of Age-Friendly States

Age-Friendly States

How governments and AARP are making states better places to grow older

NOVEMBER 20, 2018 | By Richard Eisenberg

Here’s How to ‘Live Forever’

Live Forever

The Encore.org CEO on his new book about connecting with younger people

NOVEMBER 19, 2018 | By Encore.org

Intergenerational Places Help Young and Old Thrive

Intergenerational

Creating shared programs can be a good use of community resources

NOVEMBER 8, 2018 | By Donna Butts and Trent Stamp

6 Benefits of Learning a Skill Later in Life

Learning a Skill

New mastery has far-reaching payoffs

NOVEMBER 7, 2018 | By Ellen Ryan

How to Make U.S. Cities Blue Zones for Healthy Longevity

Blue Zones

A conversation with Longevity Innovator and 'Blue Zones' author Dan Buettner

NOVEMBER 2, 2018 | By The Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging

5 Cool Ideas to Connect the Generations

Encore Prize

Meet the finalists for the Gen2Gen Encore Prize

OCTOBER 25, 2018 | By Janet Oh

Why Do Climate Change Discussions Ignore Boomers?

Climate Change

Older adults are an important resource for solutions to climate change

OCTOBER 19, 2018 | By Odile Robotti

Are You Living in an Age Bubble?

Age Bubble

Take this quiz to find out and learn how to break out of one

OCTOBER 9, 2018 | By Richard Eisenberg

Janet Oh: Rewarding People Over 50 Who Are Helping Youth

Janet Oh

This 2018 Influencer in Aging is in charge of the Gen2Gen Encore Prize

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 | By Richard Eisenberg

L.A. Wants to Be the Age-Friendliest U.S. City: How’s It Going?

Los Angeles

An update on the initiative's progress, prospects and challenges

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 | By Richard Eisenberg

When a Dog Makes a Difference at the End of Life

hospice dog

Therapy dogs can comfort people in hospice as well as their families

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 | By Shayla Thiel Stern

How Clif Bar Helps Employees Do Good in Retirement

Clif Bar

Its 'Re-Ternship' program teaches pre-retirees about nonprofit work

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 | By Richard Eisenberg

6 Simple Tactics to Fight Loneliness

Loneliness

Taking small steps can make you happier and more connected

AUGUST 15, 2018 | By Cyn Meyer

How Civic Leaders Can Make Communities More Age-Friendly

Age-Friendly

A Next Avenue Influencer in Aging offers her views on innovative solutions

JULY 27, 2018 | By Jacqueline Angel

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