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British author and educational advisor Ken Robinson once said, “Curiosity is the engine of achievement.” As a living example of that maxim, meet Ken Dychtwald, the Founder and CEO of Agewave, an internationally renowned consulting and research firm focused on the impact of an aging population on markets, the workplace,…

If there’s one silver lining that may emerge from the COVID pandemic, it may be our societal recognition that death is very much a part of life, and often requires the same sort of thoughtful planning we inevitably give to other life milestones. If you’re fortunate and considerate of your…

Did you forget where you parked the car? Or did you forget that you own a car? Apparently, the difference between these two memory lapses says a lot about how concerned you should be about your occasional bouts of forgetfulness. Mild circumstances of forgetfulness, like missing an occasional bill or…

Photographer Paul Caponigro said, “It’s one thing to make a picture of what a person looks like, it’s another thing to make a portrait of who they are.” Especially when it comes to aging and identity, a good photograph can reveal not only physical changes but also the emotional journeys…

It’s been one of the more surprising aspects of the coronavirus pandemic. Despite the heavy burden imposed on older adults due to COVID, there doesn’t appear to be an epidemic of despair or misery among most seniors. In fact, from all reports, many older adults seem to have weathered the…

For many, there comes a point in your later years when you begin to look back, take stock, and try to find a cohesive story or at least a common thread running through your life. Sometimes this is done to leave a legacy for your children- sometimes it’s just a…