Women Over 70: Aging Reimagined

404 Chris Ruys: Curiosity Can Lead to the Road Less Traveled

Chris Ruys, 81, has never been one to resist an interesting fork in the road. A lifelong lover of art, words and people’s stories, she follows her curiosity into activism

403 Magda Bogin: Finding Truth Through Music, Words, and Culture

At 76, Magda Bogin describes herself as an “a-typical international,” drawn to the sounds of languages, the cello, and the power of words. A poet, novelist, journalist,

402 Elizabeth (Liz) DiCarlo: A Role Model for Graciousness and Activism

For Liz DiCarlo, 77, activism isn’t something separate from everyday life. It is how she lives—seeing a need, stepping forward, and working alongside others to create cha

401 Ann Jones: Life Is a Series of Next Chapters

Ann Jones, 75, has never been afraid of change. Curiosity and courage have carried her from teaching on a remote Native American reservation to a demanding career with An

400 Donna Werner: Finding Purpose in Kenya

Founder and Executive Director Donna V. Werner’s humanitarian journey began in 2016, when she attended a conference in Toronto, Canada, as an international delegate from

399 Emily Rogalski: Distinguishing Super Agers--The Science of ExceptionalCognitive Health

What can we learn from older adults who maintain remarkable memory and cognitive health well into their 80s and beyond? Dr. Emily Rogalski invites us into the fascinating

398 Glennette Turner: Inspiring Stories of Freedom Seekers—The Illinois Underground Railroad

At 93, Glennette Tilley Turner is still following stories—and still making history visible. For nearly 50 years, Glennette has researched and shared the stories of freedo

397 Ann Stanford: Envisioning the Fullness of Self

Retirement has afforded Ann Stanford, age 75, “unbelievable luxury—the space and freedom to let things bubble up.” She savors this time to reflect on how she really wants

396 Cynthia Goren: A Life of Learning, Listening, and Helping Others

At 89, Cynthia Goren is navigating a profound new chapter. Since the death of her husband last October after 67 years of marriage, she has become more aware of her own mo

395 Melinda Blau: Life is a Series of Nexts - Take Pride in Little Things

For much of her life, writer Melinda Blau, 82, was curious about older women. Now she is discovering what it means to be one. Melinda began her career in educational pub

394 Paula Nesoff: A Social Activist Born from the Realities of Life

As the daughter of Holocaust survivors, Paula, 77, understood early what it meant to live with absence. Her parents each lost their entire families eventually meeting aft

393 Terry Craig: The Power and Satisfaction of Building Community

At 71, Terry Craig reflects on a life shaped by creativity, curiosity, movement, and reinvention. Growing up as the second of six siblings, Terry learned early how to re

392 Ruby Hill: A Life Shaped by Love, Learning, and Service

Recently, at 95, Ruby Hill spends time reflecting on her life. Two principles stand out: “I cared deeply about the needs of others, and the results were better than I cou

391 Maureen Rafa: Advocate for Compassionate Care for Older Adults

Drawing on decades of experience in psychiatric mental health and a wide range of health care settings, Maureen Rafa now runs her own business as an elder care coordinato

390 Abbie Rosner: The Psychedelic Renaissance Among Older Adults

What if aging could become a time of deeper meaning, connection, and personal transformation? Writer and baby boomer Abbie Rosner explores that possibility in her new boo

389 Road Scholar and Solo Travelers: An Opportunity for Learning & Intergenerational Connection

Lifelong traveler, Barbara Winard, 78, has been exploring the globe since she was in her twenties. She loves traveling independently and has taken 8 trips as a solo trave

388 Katina Strauch: Founder and visionary of the Charleston Conference

Visionary. Connector. Builder. Those words describe Katina Strauch, 79. When we spoke with Katina, she was recovering from a broken leg, talking with us from her bed on

387 Nancy Morgan: Writing Toward Truth: On Family, Homelessness, and the Stories That Shape Us

Writing has been a guiding force in Nancy Morgan’s life, woven together with her love of language, travel, and cross-cultural learning. Across a career in teaching, curri

386 Kathy Bresler: The Magic of Intergenerational Connection

Kathy Bresler, founder of ALTAR Community in Chicago, has created a welcoming space where women of all ages come together to be seen, heard, and supported. ALTAR is a thi

385 Regan Burke: Using Your Voice for Good

At 80, Regan Burke is still organizing, advocating, and speaking out. But her path to becoming a respected activist, columnist, memoirist, and political influencer was a