I’ve got big news today — and I’d love your help shouting it from the rooftops! Today’s New York Times includes a major article — “Want to Leave a Legacy? Be a Mentor” — featuring Encore.org CEO Marc Freedman’s new book, How to Live Forever. Renowned health columnist Jane Brody says the book “spoke volumes” […]
The year is just getting started and we’re making room for the next wave of books on the longevity beat. They’re essential reading for anyone interested in models for living in our more-old-than-young society or thinking about an encore career. Check the books out, spread the word, and see where the authors are speaking. Purpose […]
We teach what we want to learn. For about a decade, while working as a freelance journalist/author/speaker, I taught an adult education class on freelance writing at a local community center. I taught because I knew it was the best way to keep my own writing sharp. And I taught because I believed in […]
Encore.org announces the first 20 Encore Public Voices Fellows. Those of us who work in the aging and longevity space often talk about the need for more diverse stories, voices and perspectives about what it means to grow older today. Far too often, the same group of experts appear on panels and are quoted […]
You may have noticed that our site has had a little work done. Whether you’ve visited many times or are new, we hope you’ll easily be able to find what you need. We’ve freshened up our look, gone mobile-friendly, and solved a few glitches. And we’ve added a few new areas, too. We encourage you […]