For people with compromised immune systems, or those who are undergoing chemotherapy, the world can be a scary place — especially when it comes to travel. Managing care away from home may feel more like an Read More
Defying aging stereotypes and challenges, many older adults find value and inspiration in adventure Chicagoan Annika Jaspers realized a lifelong dream in 2017: She crossed the Atlantic aboard the Queen Mary 2. She’d been hoping for Read More
Society feeds us specific ideas about what aging looks like: gray hair, rocking chair….you can probably picture it. But we know there’s so much more to aging. On social media and in our Read More
Photography offers a retired Spanish teacher inspiration, purpose, and reason for travel At a piazza in Sicily, Patricia Solano watched her fellow photography students get turned away every time they asked to take someone’s Read More
We asked readers on social media and in our weekly newsletter to share their thoughts about travel. Thank you to everyone who responded. Here’s what you said…. Q: What’s your best travel tip Read More
More than 550,000 veterans live in Illinois, according to the most recent numbers from the U.S. Census. That’s a lot of people who could benefit from programs specifically for veterans. Yet, many are unaware Read More
Reconnecting with self and others through art The C wing of Westminster Place, an assisted living community in Evanston, used to be a sleepy corridor with dull, mass-produced artwork. Framed prints of stale subjects broke Read More
While degrees add a level of formality to studies, not all students have the time or desire to pursue a degree in their later years. Some want to experience a variety of classes at their Read More
Many LGBTQIA+ seniors face challenges with healthcare, housing, and other necessities Before she moved, Carolyn Davis, 65, remembers thinking about nursing homes, knowing she wouldn’t want to live in one. She feared she wouldn’t Read More
Finding humor in tough times eases the pain The old maxim “laughter is the best medicine” may not be far off track. Research shows that giggles and guffaws come with physical benefits. In fact, specialized Read More
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