Art collector and philanthropist Photographed at her Gold Coast home, Chicago Walking into art collector and philanthropist Penny Brown’s home is like walking into an art gallery. Her collection is eclectic and vast, and Read More
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Dancer Photographed at Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, Chicago As a child growing up on the South Side of Chicago, Susan Trice wanted to dance. But, as the oldest of six kids with two working parents, Read More
Chicago Cubs fan Photographed at Central Baptist Village, Norridge Nick Scarpelli grew up on the North Side, cheering for the Chicago Cubs. He’s a lifelong, passionate fan who traces his love of baseball and Read More
Squash player Photographed at the University Club of Chicago Amid the thunk of the ball hitting the wall and the squeak of court shoes, Chicagoan Robert Minetz sits in the lounge at the University Club Read More
Zoo volunteer Photographed at Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago Dean Banick’s sweet smile hints at his passion for engaging with people and animals. Banick, who lives at The Admiral at the Lake in Chicago, has Read More
Ping-pong player Photographed at North Shore Senior Center, Northfield Wilmette resident Machiko Suzue may be quiet, but her competitive side comes out at the ping-pong table. Suzue skillfully handles the paddle, directing the ball to Read More
Capturing lives filled with enthusiasm, vitality and meaning Though the photos on these pages capture other people’s passions, my own interest — photography — led me here. I embarked on The Passions Project with a clear Read More
What to look for when transitioning to memory care For families who have a loved one with dementia, the many challenges — the emotional burden, constant unknowns and high cost of care, to name just a Read More
Age may be just a number, but the numbers of aging tell a broad story. As a large percentage of the world’s population reaches age 65 and beyond, the following numbers offer perspective in our Read More
Q: I keep hearing about how older adults and those with chronic diseases have a higher risk from COVID-19. What is “older” and a “chronic disease”? A: Indeed, older adults and those with chronic health Read More