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Rabbi Laura Geller on the most important lessons of the pandemic

Rabbi Geller and Richard Siegel (z"l)'s book "Getting Good at Getting Older" is featured in this article about baby boomers' important role in synagogues and beyond.

ChaiVillageLA is included in this prestigious list of 7 innovative Jewish program for, and by, seniors.

The Jewish Journal's Jonathan Kirsch gives a rave review to "Getting Good at Getting Older."

The Caring Collaborative brings older women together to help one another when short-term illness or disability strikes, addressing an all-too-often unmet need.

Gerontologists and social workers discuss how senior cohousing is an antidote to the loneliness epidemic.

NY Times columnist talks about the physical and mental toll that loneliness can take and discusses new approaches to combat the problem.

Rabbi Laura Geller writes a Davar Acher for ReformJudaism.org on this week's parsha, Nitzavim.

The Jewish Journal: ChaiVillageLA Member Dorothy Salkin describes her involvement with the Village through her program, "Discussion and Dessert."

The author says his wife, Susie's, concern that hearing aids might signify decline and diminished capacity had to be balanced against the prospect of better hearing.

There is a huge and growing societal problem that cuts across all religious denominations and political affiliations that almost no one is talking about – family caregiving to an older adult relative, chronically ill spouse or dependent adult children with disabilities.

Member Barbara Meltzer's experience with Improv

Communities of faith are adjusting to keep up with the needs of aging members and caregivers

There is a folk saying in the Talmud, "Tzedakah saves one from death."

Read the beautiful reflections of Rabbi Laura Geller, Rabbi Emerita of Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills.

Sherri Moor's involvement in ChaiVillageLA came about because of a walk.

Tips regarding "solo aging."

Aging well takes planning. This excellent article includes mentions of ChaiVillageLA.

Social Psychologist Susan Pinker discusses the importance of social connections.

Understanding the spiritual needs of Baby Boomers

Food, exercise, and other influences on aging well

A terrific article that explains the benefits of joining a Village.

Rabbi Laura Geller's words on Wise Aging inspires the writer of this article on poker-playing.

Wise Aging starts with staying engaged...and sometimes it takes a village.

Whether or not we Baby Boomers remain in our communities after retirement, and whether we are engaged with the organized Jewish community, will have serious implications for the vibrancy of our institutions.

Many faith leaders are uncertain of when aggressive treatments should be traded for hospice care and confused about palliative treatments.

New York Times Personal Health writer Jane E. Brody appreciates the value of making and maintaining social connections.

A new report lays out the current research on the ways your immediate surroundings influence your health and aging process.

At NextAvenue.org Rabbi Laura Geller explains how members of two synagogues help each other in ChaiVillageLA.

Per a recent conference on Boomers and Faith-Based Civic Engagement, "...what Laura Geller and Richard Siegel are trying to do with their cutting-edge ChaiVillageLA...could be a role model for synagogues across the country seeking to attract or maintain a boomer population."

On July 17th over 200 people celebrated the opening of ChaiVillageLA, a ground-breaking collaboration of Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills and Temple Isaiah. This first faith-based village will provide supportive services, companionship and health and wellness programs allowing members to "age in place."

Virtual villages are popping up all over the country--providing services, referrals and friendship.

Scientists study how exercise changes the brain's structure.

Faith communities are uniquely positioned to help people sort out their lives after retirement.

You need to pay attention to your age when making retirement decisions. There are deadlines for claiming various types of retirement benefits and avoiding penalties associated with them.

Throughout the country, communities are being retrofitted to accommodate the tsunami of elders expected to live there as baby boomers age.

---A fascinating New York Times article by Jane E. Brody---

The Jewish Journal explores what is special about ChaiVillageLA. Rabbi Laura Geller, Rabbi Zoë Klein Miles and other members are interviewed

Interview with Rabbi Laura Geller of Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills, one of the rabbinical founders of ChaiVillageLA.