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At this point you may have heard the term Modern Aging at least once, and when hearing it, may have wondered what exactly the term means. Why adopt the term Modern Aging and why should we embrace it as a culture shift?

Pioneering Broadcaster, Anti-Ageism Activist and TALKERS Principal Carole Marks Dies at 86.  The longtime host of the groundbreaking, upper-demo syndicated radio talk show, “A Touch of Grey: The Talk Show for Grownups,” Carole Marks Scott of Mystic, CT passed away this past Sunday (8/7) at Lawre ...

The staff at Glencroft Center for Modern Aging helps the residents in many ways, and one program in the facility is designed to keep residents engaged, moving, and learning.

Glendale’s Glencroft Center for Modern Aging, the largest senior living campus in Arizona, has been recognized for its innovative active aging program ZoeLife by the senior advocacy nonprofit AZ LeadingAge.

Muriel Mandell works on her iPad at her apartment in downtown Manhattans Greenwich Village. After a career as a reporter and schoolteacher, she began writing childrens books, including A Donkey Reads, right. (Lori Silberman Brauner/ viaJTA) New York Jewish Week via JTA — Muriel Mandell shows few signs of slowing down as she nears her 100th birthday on August 19. The former wartime reporter-turned children’s book author-turned tech-savvy senior continues to lead quite the active life, as a r...

Glencroft Center for Modern Aging unveiled a new 13-bed behavioral care unit to care for residents with cognitive issues.

By using the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit, taxpayers can support Glencroft Center for Modern Aging and its Friendship Foundation while receiving dollar-for-dollar reductions in their state tax liability.

Enter Glencroft. “As local hospitals struggle to provide care and find enough space for patients, Glencroft Center for Modern Aging in Glendale is stepping up to the plate. Patients needing full-time nursing care for COVID-19 recovery are being redirected to a recently dedicated COVID recovery wing at Glencroft,” said Greg Sexton, a Glencroft spokesman. An empty unit was remodeled for those needing special care. “The overflow quarantine unit is called Joshua Tree and offers 13 ro...

Pandemic pessimists and oasis optimists alike have reason to dig into their views.

Commentary: At 95, I dont fear dying. Lets keep the COVID-19 pandemic in perspective. © Courtesy of Evan Oswald Evan Oswald To say I’ve seen a lot in my 95 years is an understatement.  Those of us who are dang-near a century old have a few stories to tell. Just ask us. If you asked me a year ago if I’d seen it all, I would have said yes. After all, I’ve lived through World War II, the Great Depression, Vietnam, 9/11 and multiple recessions. I’ve seen civil riots, natural disasters a...