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.