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Across Colorado, retirees and older adults are heading back to school — not for degrees or career moves, but for curiosity, connection, and purpose. From university lecture halls to community classrooms, lifelong learners are proving that education has no age limit and that personal growth doesn’t stop after retirement.

Discover the August/September 2025 Purposeful Aging news magazine—this quarter’s edition explores caregiving with heartfelt stories and insights from our Wisdom Group. Stay connected with thought leaders, new research, and opportunities to contribute.

Maintaining our independence as we age is a critical factor – not just for practical reasons, but also for emotional and physical well-being. For many individuals independence helps older adults retain a sense of identity and control over their lives. Making one’s decisions—about where to live, health care, when to give up driving, their social life and how to allocate their finances is key to their confidence, self-esteem and emotional resilience.

We’re thrilled to introduce the first issue of Purposeful Aging—a monthly newsletter designed to inspire, inform, and empower you to live well at every stage of life. Whether you're seeking wellness tips, expert advice, or just a bit of thoughtful encouragement, this space is dedicated to helping you age with intention, vitality, and joy.

Wisdom often involves recognizing injustices and striving for a fairer society. While individuals may have different perspectives on how...

18th Century Philosopher Edmond Burke noted that “The first and simplest emotion we discover in the human mind is curiosity.”  Curiosity...

Ancient wisdom can change your life and the way you perceive aging.  Two thousand years ago Aristotle wrote the most important book on...

To have a successful blog, I’ve been told that a person needs to be passionate about their topic, and also enjoy writing.  Happily, I can...