Q&A

America’s Former Surgeon General Discusses Loneliness, Isolation and Covid-19

Dr. Vivek Murthy is the author of a timely new book titled "Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World."

09/21/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Conferences

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Ringling College Announces Fall Conference

This fourth annual event features speakers and networking sessions offering useful strategies on retirement’s social, financial, and practical implications.

09/24/2019 By Staff

Fountains of Youth

Want to Look and Feel Great Forever? Follow These Five Tips for Youthful Aging

Keep moving, stretch your soul, protect your skin, get your shut-eye and focus on balance.

02/04/2019 By Ilene Denton

Retirement

Sarasota Ranked as Top City in Which to Retire

55places.com selected the top cities by analyzing cost of living, geographical landmarks, property taxes, economic opportunities and more.

09/27/2018 By Staff

Ageless Beauty

'It Felt Liberating': Model Roxanne Gould Defies the Fashion Industry's Expectations About Aging

One of the first successful gray-haired models, Gould has worked with Iman, Cheryl Tiegs and Jerry Hall and appeared on the covers of a variety of international Vogue magazines.

08/29/2018 By Megan McDonald

New business

In-Home Care Provider Opens Sarasota Office

ComForCare recently opened a local office led by owner Kelly Brown.

02/14/2018 By Staff

They Still Got Game

Senior Athletes are Redefining Aging

"We’re seeing 85-year-olds run marathons. It’s inspiring what these athletes are doing.”

12/27/2017 By David Hackett

Plant Power

Want to Look Great and Live Longer? Eat Plants, Says an Oncologist

Dr. Amber Orman espouses a plant-based diet and suggests avoiding meat and dairy.

12/27/2017 By Pam Daniel

Fountains of Youth

49 Ways to Look and Feel Younger

We’ve scouted out all sorts of ways to refresh and revive your body, mind and soul in our city. Let’s get going.

12/27/2017 By Ilene Denton

Fountains of Youth

How to Look and Feel Younger

There are plenty of ways to slow down aging right here in town.

12/27/2017 By Ilene Denton

Article

90 is the New 60

In Sarasota, old age keeps getting younger.

01/01/2016 By Anu Varma Panchal

Living Well

Why You Should Plank More, and More Sarasota Health News

Plus: bitters are good for your digestive system, a guided meditation app and how to help a loved one struggling with depression.

12/01/2015 By Hannah Wallace

Article

Sarasota Hotspots for the Older Tourist

Mr. Chatterbox offers his tried-and-true wisdom on Sarasota hotspots for the, ahem, older tourist.

12/01/2015 By Robert Plunket

Article

Myakka's BioScent K9 Trains Dogs to Detect Diseases

Plus, SMH's new Milk Depot helps babies in need and Key to the Cure kicks off.

09/30/2015 By Hannah Wallace

Article

How to Care for Ailing Loved Ones: Three Caretakers Share Their Stories

Three caretakers share their stories.

12/03/2014 By Ilene Denton

Article

Sarasota Health News Roundup: Alzheimer's, Hair Loss, Aging and More

We round up the latest Sarasota health news.

12/03/2014 By Hannah Wallace

Article

Mr. Chatterbox: On Being Old in Sarasota

We are old! Hear us roar!

04/01/2014 By Bob Plunket

Article

What Causes Falls?

“A fall” is a familiar cause of injuries suffered by the elderly—but what caused the fall?

11/22/2013 By Hannah Wallace

Article

L!vely Helps Monitor Seniors Who Live Alone; Plus More Boomer Health News

L!vely helps seniors who live alone, plus tips from Sarasota Memorial Hospital's "brain trainer" Marcy Stern.

10/22/2013 By Hannah Wallace

Article

A Personal Education in Parkinson's

05/22/2013 By Hannah Wallace