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Museums and Aging
Fighting ageism and promoting lifelong learning and creativity.
Instead of Bingo, Senior Housing Brings Opera Singers and Broadway Insiders to Residents
New York senior communities take advantage of the city's cultural institutions by inviting artists and experts to their facilities. Enrichment classes are a dime a dozen in retirement …
Combat Ageism. Your Future Self Will Thank You.
Report: Positive trends in aging, but not for everyone
More older Americans are able to meet their daily care needs without assistance, a report shows, but concerning gaps remained for older Black and Hispanic people. According to the …
What I Learned in a Year of Writing “Museums and Creative Aging: A Healthful Partnership”
New Report—Museums and Creative Aging: A Healthful Partnership
World Health Organization ‘Global Report On Ageism’ Outlines Framework For Action
In collaboration with the United Nations, the World Health Organization released its " Global Report on Ageism " and issued a call-to-action for all ages. The 200-page report defines a …
Why Older People Managed to Stay Happier Through the Pandemic
New surveys over the last year show that the ability to cope improves with age. For all its challenges to mental health, this year of the plague also put psychological science to the …
Seasons of Growth: Creative Aging on Display at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center
Viva La Vida: Creative Aging at the National Museum of Mexican Art
Baby boomers are struggling in their 60s
Nearly 900,000 Americans between the ages of 60 and 69 lost their jobs between December 2019 and December 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a 5% decline in the number of …