Maintaining connections with other people is a major factor in optimal aging.  In this section, a number of contributors share their ideas and research on maintaining healthy relationships and establishing new ones. 


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46 articles found.

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Aging, General

 1 record found

50th Reunion Spurs Memories by Ken Potts


(Connections   July 21, 2019)
Thoughts of the 'In' crowd…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight Education Friends & Neighbnors Memories Relationships Social Activities



Arts & Entertainment

 2 records found

Bringing People Along with Me 101 by Garrison Keillor


(My World   December 7, 2023)
I am minding my own business. As James Thurber said, 'Let us not look back in anger or look forward in fear but let us look around us in awareness'…
Topics: Arts & Entertainment Contemplation, Insight Education Language, Meaning Learning Media Music Popular Culture Teaching Writing


Remembering a Lesser-Known Carroll by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 14, 2019)
A tribute to Carroll Spinney
Topics: Character, Integrity Education History Media Memories Television Tribute, Testimony



Citizenship

 1 record found

Voting Matters by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   October 24, 2020)
Dueling parties and candidates vie for your vote…
Topics: Civility COVID-19 Current Events, News Education Government News Opportunity Patriotism Policy, Policy Formation Politics Social Issues Voting & Elections



Education

 16 records found

The Sunday School of Grandma and Grandpa by Barbara Greenleaf


(Connections   December 25, 2020)
Continuing religious education for children during the pandemic…
Topics: Communication Coping COVID-19 Education Learning Opportunity Parenting, Parents Relationships Wisdom


Narrowing One Gap by Stu Johnson


(My World   June 13, 2020)
A glimmer of hope at a dark hour…
Topics: Demographics Education Hopes & Dreams Racism and Inequality Social Movements Statistics Trends


Oh, the Places You Will Go by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 9, 2018)
A poem for high school graduates (with apologies to D. Seuss)…
Topics: Circumstances, Life Events Education Future Hopes & Dreams


Learning from Others by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   April 22, 2018)
Lessons from the world of business…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Business Circumstances, Life Events Education Innovation, Invention, Creativity Inspiration Leadership Learning Values


Graduations by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   May 14, 2017)
In the season of graduations, thoughts about my own…
Topics: Education History Learning Memories


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Faith, Religion & Spirituality

 2 records found

A Prayer for High School Graduates by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 2, 2013)
Talking to the Almighty about our children…
Topics: Education Parenting, Parents Prayer

Divine Refuge by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   April 12, 2009)
We find interesting things in unusual places…
Topics: Education Religion Trends


Financial

 1 record found

Tri-Generational Settings by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   July 19, 2015)
Considering the huge debts students are accumulating doesn't always say who will pay those debts…
Topics: Education Family Planning Retirement



General

 4 records found

An Abbreviated World Census by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   June 25, 2021)
If there were 100 people in the world, there would be…
Topics: Demographics Diversity & Pluralism Education Language, Meaning Statistics


Dreams and Nightmares by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   September 30, 2018)
A dream puts education in perspective…
Topics: Education Hopes & Dreams


What If? by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   October 21, 2012)
A small booklet ended up on my desk. It sat there, staring at me until I opened it. The title? What if It's True? …
Topics: Choices and Decision Making Education Memories Science & Technology

Let's Hear it for Reunion Nametags! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 1, 2010)
Reflections at a 40-year high school reunion…
Topics: Education Memories


Government & Politics

 2 records found

Who Uses the Social Safety Net? by U.S. Census Bureau staff


(Finance and Legal   May 22, 2021)
While those with a high school diploma or less make up the majority of government assistance recipients, even before COVID one in seven had earned a college degree…
Topics: Circumstances, Life Events COVID-19 Education Financial Food & Nuitrition Government Social Services


A Politically-Correct Holiday is a Humbig by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 3, 2006)
One jaded Christian's Christmas wish…
Topics: Christmas Education Faith Freedom Holidays Politics


Inspiration

 1 record found

Spare Time by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   July 13, 2014)
What do students do with all the spare time when vacation sets in? Or senior?…
Topics: Education Opportunity


Life Events

 4 records found

Surprised by Oxford Movie by Rusty Wright


(Arts & Entertainment   September 25, 2023)
Remedying broken relationships…
Topics: Arts & Entertainment Circumstances, Life Events Education Faith Grace Learning Movies Relationships


The Gift of Helen Story, Remembered by Garrison Keillor


(My World   September 14, 2023)
Somehow the ridiculous missteps of my life lead to this day in September, the back-to-school month, and in my heart I am still walking into the old high school, anxious to do well in Lyle Bradley's biology and Helen Story's English class…
Topics: Circumstances, Life Events Contemplation, Insight Coping Education Humor Learning Memories Optimal Aging Tribute, Testimony


Top Ten Things You Won't Hear at Commencement by James N. Watkins


(My World   June 9, 2023)
Despite all the advice, most commencement speakers miss the mark. Jim tells us what every graduate really need to hear…
Topics: Advice, Guidance & Mentoring Education Wisdom


Commencement 2020 by James N. Watkins


(My World   May 22, 2020)
The top ten things you won't hear at commencement…
Topics: Advice, Guidance & Mentoring Choices and Decision Making COVID-19 Current Events, News Education Learning Wisdom



Media

 2 records found

A Shepherd in Sneakers by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 23, 2019)
Celebrating Fred Rogers
Topics: Comfort & Consolation Communication Compassion Education History Inspiration Media Television Tribute, Testimony


A Beautiful Day Movie by Rusty Wright


(Arts & Entertainment   November 15, 2019)
Want him as your neighbor?…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Comfort & Consolation Coping Education History Media Movies Wisdom



News & Current Events

 5 records found

Bulletproof Backpacks and Back-to-School Fear by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 17, 2019)
What has become of our world?…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment Current Events, News Education Fears, Concerns Parenting, Parents Social Issues Technology


When the Big House is a Full House by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 13, 2019)
Exposing Lori Loughlin and Admissions Gate…
Topics: Character, Integrity Education Ethics & Morality News Parenting, Parents Scandal


One Last Look at "The Last Lecture" by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 3, 2008)
A tribute to that brave young professor named Randy…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Dying and Death Disease Education Tribute, Testimony

A Requiem of Remembrance by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 24, 2008)
Longing for normal at college campuses…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment Education

A Farewell to Falwell by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 20, 2007)
Remembering a Religous Icon…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Education Religion Tribute, Testimony


Relationships

 3 records found

Keep 'Em Rolling by Barbara Greenleaf


(Arts & Entertainment   February 20, 2021)
Grandparents play a positive and prominent role in latest Business-Minded Teen novel…
Topics: Choices and Decision Making Communication Education Learning Relationships Work


Developing a Child's Self-Esteem (part 1) by Ken Potts


(Connections   April 5, 2020)
It's not easy in today's world
Topics: Character, Integrity Discipline Education Family Parenting, Parents Relationships


The Time Has Come to Walk by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 12, 2013)
Reflections on a daughter's graduation from college…
Topics: Education Parenting, Parents Trips


Sports & Recreation

 1 record found

Sadness in Happy Valley by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 13, 2011)
Why State College is in an unhappy state…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment Education Football (American) Scandal Sports


Trends

 1 record found

Despite the Internet Reported by Stu Johnson


(Our World   November 27, 2018)
Kids still involved in extracurricular activities…
Topics: Demographics Education Family Trends