Aging brings both change and opportunity — a new rhythm of life that invites us to explore meaningful ways to stay active, engaged, and joyful. Among the most rewarding tools we have is creativity. From painting and music to journaling, dance, and even cooking, the arts offer more than self-expression. They support memory, enhance mood, […]
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I didn’t plan to write this. Not like this. Grief isn’t neat or poetic. It doesn’t arrive with clean lines and tidy meaning. It just shows up. Some days it’s a whisper. Some days it sits on my chest. Since losing my husband, I’ve carried many things, sadness, anxiety, disbelief. But I’ve also carried groceries,
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The transitions of aging: How parents and adult children can adjust August 21, 20256:00 AM ET By Ashley Milne-TytePublished on NPR.org Aging can bring changes to people’s bodies, minds and relationships — changes that many are often not prepared for. Erlene Rosowsky, a clinical psychologist who specializes in aging, says many people don’t see these changes coming
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TTurning simple materials into moments of meaning There’s something quietly powerful about weaving — the rhythm of going over and under, the slow build of a pattern, the way torn edges find their place in something whole. When done with paper, it becomes even more accessible — no loom needed, just your hands, some scraps,
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It’s a common feeling: “I’m too old to start something new,” or “I’ve never been creative.” But I genuinely believe there’s no age limit on creativity and it’s certainly not just for the young or the so-called “naturally talented.” In fact, these later years might be the best time to explore something creative — not
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This week, let something small be enough. A stitched edge, a quiet cup of tea, or a single flower in a jar. Notice the beauty in something old. A fabric scrap, a memory, a well-worn book — what still speaks? Let your hands move slower this week. See how your mind follows. Try a new
Sometimes, when I sit down to craft even with something simple like paper and glue my hands begin before my mind has caught up. They remember the shape of a fold, the rhythm of cutting, the soft weight of waterlogged pulp slipping through a screen. They know how to begin, even when I feel scattered.
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Sometimes, the world moves too fast. We’re told to stay busy, stay productive, stay connected — but what if what we really need is to slow down? That’s where crafting comes in. Whether it’s weaving paper, sewing, knitting, or painting, crafting gives us something gentle and grounding to hold onto. For many people — especially
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Adapted and reimagined from an original article by Xavier VillarmarzoFor Creative Golden Years At 67, Shebah Carfagna is redefining what it means to age with strength, passion, and presence. A lifelong advocate for movement and mindset, Shebah is a nationally recognized fitness expert, wellness entrepreneur, and mother whose journey has been shaped by resilience, purpose,
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Adapted and reimagined from an original article by Kathleen DohenyFor Creative Golden Years Living well and living kindly — for ourselves and the planet — go hand in hand. And the everyday choices we make, from how we store our leftovers to where we buy our fruit, are powerful. Earth Day reminds us of that,
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