Our need and desire for connection doesn’t retire as we grow older. NextAge Season 2 explores love, intimacy, and companionship in the second half of life.
To many older adults, there’s no place like home — but repairs and safety can get in the way
Staying put in their own homes, according to AARP, is what most adults 50+ say they want as they age. However, the costs of home maintenance, property taxes and safety concerns can close the door on that idea. A local non-profit is stepping in to help make homes age-friendly for older residents.
Money moves for longevity is focus of NEXT AGE episode 3
Do you want to live to 100 or longer? It’s possible and could be commonplace within the next couple of decades. The new longevity requires serious money moves to have financial security for a long lifespan.
Who Cares? Family caregivers share stories and struggles in NEXT AGE episode 2
Let’s talk about the C-word: Caregiving. In this episode, we continue our monthly series, NEXT AGE, with stories of people who are caring for an older adult relative.
Older adults find community, activity and longevity at Fifty Forward
Our daily show, This is Nashville, is exploring longevity and how aging is being reframed in a new series once a month, called NEXT AGE.
Fearless aging discussion kicks off NEXT AGE: a new series about growing older in the 21st century
No matter what you think about aging, one thing is for sure: EVERYbody’s doing it!
‘Kimberly Akimbo’ comes to TPAC with a joyful musical about growing up and growing old
Adolescence and old age can be challenging periods in life. So, imagine experiencing both at the same time. That’s the story of “Kimberly Akimbo,” the Tony award-winning musical at Tennessee Performing Arts Center through Sunday, April 11.
For LGBTQ Tennesseans, aging comes with added challenges
May is Older Americans Month — set aside by the federal government to bring awareness to the unique needs of people as they age. Across the country, the National Institutes of Health find that older adults in the LGBTQ community face systemic barriers to housing access, healthcare and social belonging.
This Middle Tennessee talent show proves that age is just a number
On a Tuesday night last October, the Franklin Theater was sold out for a talent show that is quickly becoming an annual tradition. For the past five years, the Morning Pointe Foundation has hosted the Seniors Got Talent event in Williamson County — a live talent show for contestants ages 60 or older.
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