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The New Power Shopper
Savvy marketers (at last!) are catering to elders, with products that are both useful and stylish. Here's the scoop on this shopping trend, along with some of our favorite items for summer.
Inspiring ELDRs
Get inspired by our real-life profiles of exceptional people, featured here.
Reboot? Retread? Retire?
The word “retirement” has become a misnomer—but what shall we call it now?
Slideshow: Sally's Paintings
Sally Pierone's portfolio of paintings is nearing a total of 200. Here, we feature six of them, accompanied by commentary from the artist.
Kicking into High Gear
Sixty five is a magic number for Bob Lee. Back in 1965, he and his wife Anne tied the knot. And last spring at age 65, Bob completed a 6,500-mile bike trip. The goal: to raise money for cancer, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), and hospice.
Like Gold Being Refined
Years ago you bought all her albums and sang soulfully along to "Send In the Clowns." Here, Judy Collins shares how she's turned her life's biggest tragedy into a healing new career.
Come Dance with Me
Read why these elders love dancing and you'll want to kick up your heels, too.
Saving Children for the Price of a Piglet
Olga Murray could be enjoying the good life with her friends. Instead, she's trekking back and forth to Kathmandu to care for the children she loves.
Inspired Reading
Check out Bob Lee's personal list of best books.
Music as Medicine
Music therapy can help reduce anxiety and improve physical health.
Strong Heart, Muscles, and Mind
100-year-old Frank Abercrombie defies all odds in the weight room.
First Lady of Jazz
In the 1950s she broke through the man's world of jazz to become a star in her own right. As she turns 90, Marian McPartland is still making magic.
Happy Birthday, Marian McPartland!
Marian turned 90 on March 20. To honor this milestone, we have compiled birthday tributes to her from fellow musicians.
In Search of a Twilight Wedding
She's 78 years old and he's 76. They've been living happily together for more than ten years, and now they've decided to get married.
Hula and More: Trina Robbins
"Anyone can tap. If you have two feet, even if they're both left feet, you can learn. Just don't expect to learn it all immediately."
Ballet: Joy Williams Bell
"I've always been a jumper...we do those big flowy motions across the floor with some jumps... I really love to do that."
Country Western: Faye Chambers
"I dance a lot better now than when I was 50. Anybody can do it at any age if they stick with it."
Ballroom: Winston and Lilly Chow
"With ballroom dancing, we could hold onto each other."
Swing/Lindy Hop: Frankie Manning
"People say to me, ‘How long you been dancing?' I say, ‘All my life.'"
Tango: Manuel Patiño
"...the tango itself...you take someone in your arms and you're very close. You move with the music."
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