Culture

As people live longer and the over 80 segment of the population grows larger, researchers are beginning to focus on how to improve the lives of these very senior citizens. Scientists at Stanford recently published a piece in the Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences that highlights the real value that information…

You might not want to admit it, but your image of a successful internet entrepreneur probably does not include a 68-year-old British grandmother who knew little about computer science or the digital world when she launched her business. But what Tricia Cusden did know was that the cosmetics industry had…

When 84 year old Academy Award winner Ellen Burstyn sits down to chat with iconic feminist Gloria Steinem, you’re going to want to listen. Steinem, now 82, has had an enormously interesting and influential life.  Her journey has been both trailblazing and yet familiar to so many women, including two…

For many women, hitting age 60 is a real milestone: for some it brings comfort in where they are in life, but for others it’s an anxiety-provoking and humbling moment. For photographer Jenny O’Connor, turning 60 became the opportunity to seek out other women in her situation and to document,…

You know her from decades of movie, theater and television performances, not to mention she’s been nominated for a total of 10 Tony Awards. But what you may not know is that on November 7th, 83 year old Chita Rivera is finally coming to Carnegie Hall for the first time….

Few artists find the acclaim and acceptance of a Picasso or Koons during their professional lives. Many toil away in anonymity and survive with outside income and a passion that drives them even without mainstream success. If they’re lucky, like Carmen Herrera, for example, their talent and vision are eventually…