seniors

Rie van de Mueren (r) used to be a professional ballroom dancer. She's with Dieuwer Duijf at the Music Salon, which holds dance parties for the elderly in north Amsterdam.

Amsterdam is tackling loneliness one dance party at a time

April 11, 2018Music

Public health experts now say loneliness is a growing health threat. Amsterdam is taking the subject seriously.

Yue Chang Zhou and his wife were asked to leave their apartment in a Los Angeles single room occupancy building

Have you heard of ‘cash for keys’? Many elderly immigrants in LA have — and are fighting it.

May 15, 2017Economics

Courtesy of The Center for an Urban Future

For New York City’s aging immigrants, it can be hard to create a community

February 14, 2014Lifestyle & Belief

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When graduating from high school, even top students need guidance

January 13, 2014Development & Education

Three seniors perform a song at COSAT.

School Year Blog: Students celebrate Senior Day with musical performances

October 25, 2013Development & Education

Two seniors at COSAT

School Year Blog: For low-income students, life after high school can be daunting

October 25, 2013Development & Education

The end of the school year is always an emotional time for seniors. For poor students, fear and anxiety can be the dominant emotions.