Culture

As we approach the holidays, you’re probably up to your eyeballs in commitments, gatherings, and family get-togethers. As we get older, that can be the source of a lot of pleasure- or a lot of stress- depending on the occasion and your attitude. Over at Women’s Voices For Change, Dr….

Being a caregiver is no laughing matter. But don’t tell that to Jesus Trejo, an up-and-coming comedian and the star of the new documentary, “Care To Laugh.” Developed by AARP studios, a new media entity from AARP that is developing shows for various platforms, the movie follows the day-to-day life…

When you look in the mirror, what greets you back? Do you see yourself as an “older person,” or do you try to imagine what you will look like in the years ahead? Do you think maybe your face no longer has the symmetry that it used to? Or are…

You may be familiar with her work through her wonderful children’s books or perhaps you laughed when you saw her famous New Yorker cover called “New Yorkistan.” However you know her, you know that Maira Kalman is an enormously talented and whimsical writer, illustrator, artist, and designer. Now 69 years…

While you may be tempted to call them “cute,” it’s likely older couples in long-lasting marriages have worked long and hard to sustain and maintain their relationships- and being cute has had nothing to do with it. Recent statistics suggest that 40-50% of all US marriages end in divorce and…

As with many topics, including aging, it’s often hard to separate essential truths from widespread myths. Sometimes it’s only through lived experiences that we find out what’s real and what’s not. Well, as a way to shortcut this process of getting smart, there’s a new resource for you: Navigating Your…