Activism & Advocacy

Thursday, January 19, 2023

Dr. Jamesetta Ferguson Creates a Village

Dr. Jamesetta Ferguson is a woman on a mission; learn how this AARP Purpose Prize winner is reshaping her Kentucky community.

Thursday, December 15, 2022

Chien-Chi Huang, Health Activist

Breast cancer survivor Chien-Chi Huang is working to increase access to health education and high quality care for Asian women and their loved ones.

Monday, November 28, 2022

Get Social – and Volunteer!

Volunteering – even doing it online – is a great way to meet new people and offers surprising health benefits.

Thursday, November 17, 2022

Caregiving for Caregivers

Caregiving is difficult, but caregivers can learn tips to ease burnout – and comment on a National Strategy to Support Caregivers.

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Sokie Lee, 64, Mobilizes Clean-up Campaigns

Sokie Lee and her partner, Ken, organize large scale clean-ups of neglected areas in Manhattan with hundreds of volunteers.

Friday, October 7, 2022

Fly Like an Eagle!!!

A recent report highlights the dramatic improvements connectivity can offer isolated seniors.

Thursday, September 29, 2022

Catching Up With Ify Nwabukwu

Ify Nwabukwu talks about her life since winning the AARP Purpose Prize, her battle with breast cancer, and her new book.

Thursday, September 15, 2022

Mes de la Herencia Hispana

Senior Planet saluda el mes de la herencia hispana, ¡y todos los meses! – con ofertas específicamente destinadas a nuestras comunidades latinas e hispanas.

Thursday, September 15, 2022

Hispanic Heritage Month

Senior Planet salutes Hispanic Heritage month – and every month! – with offerings specifically meant for our Latinx and Hispanic communities.

Wednesday, August 17, 2022

It’s YOUR Day!

This August – we’re loud and proud for senior citizens!  Here’s how to celebrate National Senior Citizens Day this month!

Thursday, July 28, 2022

Paul Leon and the Illumination Foundation

Paul Leon, 67, a recent AARP Purpose Prize winner, talks about how he founded the Illumination Foundation to ease California’s homelessness crisis. 

Thursday, July 21, 2022

How To Be Your Own Healthcare Advocate

Seniors who experience unsatisfactory treatment in healthcare don’t have to suffer – they can become their own healthcare advocates.

Thursday, June 30, 2022

Debra Britt and the National Black Doll Museum

Dolls are more than just a window into the joy and minds of children and people. – just ask the National Black Doll Museum’s Debra Britt.

Thursday, June 16, 2022

Interview with Pride Historian Jonathan Ned Katz

Jonathan Ned Katz is a scholar, historian, activist, and visual artist…and a gay detective finding missing persons – get his story here.

Thursday, May 26, 2022

Hang with National Park Service Ranger, Betty Reid Soskin, 100

Betty Reid Soskin, recent National Parks Service retiree – at 100 – still has plenty to share about her life, her career, World War 2…and dating Jackie Robinson.