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Museums and Aging
Fighting ageism and promoting lifelong learning and creativity.
How Smithsonian Associates Reimagined Its Music Programs for Older Adults during the Pandemic
Where you live may protect you from dementia
A trio of studies shows that urban and suburban neighborhoods that provide opportunities for socialization, physical activity, and intellectual stimulation may help preserve older …
Creating Connections: Merging Lifelong Learning and Music Therapy
Crowdsourced Resources on Museums & Creative Aging
These Older Workers Hadn’t Planned To Retire So Soon. The Pandemic Sped Things Up
Roughly 2 million more people than expected have joined the ranks of the retired during the pandemic, according to The New School's Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis. While …
Why Ageism And Ableism Should Be Front And Center In Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Strategy
In the past year, companies created more roles for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion than ever before. That's good because the root causes of inequities are complicated, and it takes …
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 …