Living

With his striking color photographs turning the ordinary into art, William Eggleston has worked for decades to become one of the foremost photographers of his generation. His works are included in museum collections around the world and at the age of 78, he surely has nothing to prove. However, with the…

All too many of us have settled into a sedentary lifestyle, even though we know the value of exercise for our physical and emotional health. Excuses abound: I’m too old, I don’t have the energy, it’s too expensive or time consuming, etc. Well, those excuses just went by the wayside, as…

While she may not be well known to American audiences, 89-year-old Agnes Varda is a legend of French New Wave Cinema, every bit the equal to Truffaut or Godard. And, at age 89, with her eyes failing from macular degeneration and her memory beginning to falter, what has she done?…

Given the recent computer hacking of the Equifax credit monitoring system, all of us need to be at heightened alert over identity theft or financial fraud perpetrated on us. For seniors, this is especially true, as confirmed in a recent survey done by the Cooperative Credit Union Association. In this…

Is your family one that loves to play board games? Looking for a new one for that next family gathering? Well, say hello to Hello, a new game available for purchase from Common Practice, meant to stimulate conversations around living, dying and what matters most in life. Viewed as a method to…

Does this sound familiar? You’ve reached a “certain” age: you’ve got decades of work experience, you’re still passionate about your job and able to fulfill your responsibilities. Yet suddenly the phone rings and before you know it, you’re being escorted out the door. In this day and age, being an older worker…