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This week on the Art of Aging, we revisit a great conversation from a previous episode as Rev. Beth Long-Higgins chats with Elizabeth White, author, aging advocate, and Founder of NuuAge Coliving. During the episode, Elizabeth shares her thoughts on redefining aging and challenging societal norms around successful aging. She also discusses her work on reimagining aging, addressing financial shame, and promoting intergenerational communities. She reflects on her own aging journey, embracing changes and drawing inspiration from supportive friends. The hosts invite listeners to share their experiences and ideas on abundant aging, and Elizabeth provides her contact information for those interested in connecting. Don’t miss this episode!

This week on the Art of Aging, we revisit a great conversation from a previous episode as Rev. Beth Long-Higgins chats with Elizabeth White, author, aging advocate, and Founder of NuuAge Coliving. During the episode, Elizabeth shares insights on the ideal characteristics of individuals for their community spaces, focusing on age, health, work status, and social networks. Beth and Elizabeth discuss funding retirement, balancing privacy and community in housing for older adults, the need for new housing types that accommodate aging alone, intergenerational living, the challenges and potential technological solutions for these communities, and more.

This week on the Art of Aging, we revisit a great conversation from a previous episode as Rev. Beth Long-Higgins chats with Elizabeth White, author, aging advocate, and Founder of NuuAge Coliving. During the episode, Elizabeth shares her personal experience with ageism and her shift from employment advocacy to housing solutions for older adults. Elizabeth discusses her book "55, Underemployed, and Faking Normal," her TED talk, and her venture, NuuAge Co-Living. She highlights her efforts to create affordable, community-oriented housing for middle-income older adults, addressing issues like loneliness and the need for supportive environments. Elizabeth's vision includes integrating amenities, fostering community connections, and so much more!

This week on the Art of Aging, host Michael Hughes welcomes Amanda Lazar, researcher and associate professor at the University of Maryland. During the episode, Amanda discusses her work at the intersection of human-computer interactions and health informatics. She shares her journey into the field, emphasizing the importance of human-centered design in creating technology for older adults, especially those with cognitive impairments. The conversation covers challenges and misconceptions about dementia, the role of art therapy, the need for practical, accessible technology, and so much more.

This week on the Art of Aging, host Michael Hughes welcomes Laura Carstensen, a professor of psychology at Stanford University and founding director of the Stanford Center on Longevity. During the episode, Mike and Laura discuss the challenges and opportunities of aging, societal perceptions of older individuals, and the need for a new approach to work and education. Laura shares personal experiences and emphasizes the importance of positive stories about aging, the joy of giving back, and the value of lived experiences, and more.

This week on the Art of Aging, host Michael Hughes welcomes Kirsten Ajax,a drama therapist and Graduate Research Assistant at Kansas State University. During the episode, Mike and Kirsten discuss the field of drama therapy and its transformative impact on older adults. She discusses the benefits of drama therapy in fostering emotional expression, social connection, and personal growth among seniors. Kirsten highlights the importance of community building and creativity in therapy, and shares inspiring stories, including one about a resilient woman involved in the civil rights movement as one of the freedom writers. The episode underscores the potential of drama therapy to enhance the emotional well-being and quality of life for older adults, and so much more.