Living Longer, Living Better

Living longer is both a goal and a reality for many people these days. But we all know that living better is just as important as living longer. Make longer living better living by staying connected to your community, being mindful of your physical and emotional health, and engaging your mind in positive, productive tasks each day.

After Retirement, Variety Keeps Life Interesting

By Ashley Lateef2 min read

Concerts. Travel. Football games. This couple is busy in retirement.

Richard Parra went from a certified nursing assistant to administrator after he found his calling in healthcare.

At 64, He Got His Call to Serve

By Ashley Lateef2 min read

He found a new career he loved at an age when many people are be planning for retirement

Active Retirement: Volunteer Champion

By Ashley Lateef1 min read

Helping others makes retirement meaningful for Marcie Palmer

3 Grain Salad Recipes for Cool, Easy Suppers

By Holly Lebowitz Rossi3 min read

Using late summer produce from the garden

Steve Scarano caters to the Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikers crowd.

Why You’ll Find this Retiree on the Pacific Crest Trail

By Steve "Hamburger Helper" Scarano6 min read

This former police officer now carries hot sauce, sandwiches and candy

5 Spiritual Lessons from Life’s Trail

By The Editors2 min read

Cullen Woods, a chaplain with the Good Samaritan Society, shares spiritual lessons he’s learned from the long, winding trail we called Life.

Joe Bock helps kids build their skills and confidence.

This Benchwarmers Basketball Coach Makes Sure No Child Is Left Out

By Joe Bock7 min read

Joe Bock was always picked last on the basketball court. He grew up to create Benchwarmers Basketball, a program that helps hoops-challenged kids build their skills and grow their confidence.

Try This Easy Trick to Live Longer

By Alikay Wood2 min read

A new study shows that feeling in control can have huge health benefits

Steve Scarano finds his faith is bolstered by serving as a 'trail angel' on the Pacific Crest Trail

How This Retiree Became a ‘Trail Angel’ on the Pacific Crest Trail

Retiree Steve “Hamburger Helper” Scarano shares how he came to serve as a “trail angel,” assisting and supporting thru hikers along the Pacific Crest Trail.