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For many of us, the fall season means the start-up of some of our favorite activities: new museum exhibits, theater productions, music concerts or other cultural events that engage and delight us. And now, a new report from the National Endowment for The Arts gives us all the more reason to…

By Kathleen Murphy To create my best life in retirement, I learned I had to shift my perspective   When I turned 60 — too young to retire, too old to continue sprinting on the corporate hamster wheel — I received a birthday present I’ll never forget — a book…

Given the difficulties in the US housing market, it’s quite remarkable that close to 80% of older adults own their own homes, and about ¾ of those homeowners do so without carrying a mortgage. That’s a remarkable statistic about money and wealth among baby boomers, but it also underscores why…

Father’s Day Gifts He’ll Actually Use (and Appreciate) Father’s Day is a chance to celebrate the men who have shaped our lives—fathers, grandfathers, sons, husbands, and father figures alike. This year, skip the predictable gifts and choose something that supports creativity, relaxation, wellness, and lifelong learning. We’ve rounded up a…

You may think that just because you’ve reached a certain age, you no longer need to worry about sunscreen or sun exposure. If you think that, you’d be wrong. Damage to the skin from UVA and UVB rays can happen anytime, anywhere, to anyone, even if you’re no longer concerned…

You might think that with the nicer weather and you being out and about more, your risk of falling and injuring yourself is less than in the cold and icy winter months. Certainly, more walking and physical activity are good for strengthening your leg and foot muscles. But it’s just…