“It was starting to feel like everything that was going to happen to me had already happened. There was nothing left but a bunch of stories. And those aren’t worth much when there’s nobody to listen. But then I got this one last gig. Right as the curtain was coming down, I get this one last chance to be on stage."

Even as ageism affects millions of people around the world, it remains a challenge to both identify and combat it. Take our survey to weigh in.

Have you lost a loved one during covid and struggled to find ways to grieve while separated from family?  Like tens of thousands of older Americans, Jeanne has found herself in the challenging position of navigating the processes of grieving and adapting to life on her own within the unique constraints of the covid world. 

Out of desire or necessity, many older adults have turned quarantine into an opportunity for scaling back spending and cleaning out the closets. Minimalism has long been a popular strategy for an earlier, healthier retirement—but now, many have found it is more worthwhile than ever.

As many Americans think about working longer and aging actively, James Taylor’s steady vitality can serve as inspiration.

WHO Director-General's opening and closing remarks on older persons and COVID-19.

Together we  can find creative ways to care and be cared for.

While older Americans often get knocked for their indifference to climate change, they often lead the most sustainable lifestyles. As the needs of older Americans increasingly coincide with those of the planet, cities have the chance to better meet them both.

As the pandemic continues to dominate our conversations about safety, we can’t afford to forget about the other, older risks that haven’t gone away. 

People of all ages are now experiencing the kinds of challenges with which many older Americans were already familiar: staying connected with friends and family, remaining active, and finding or forming communities.