Opinion — Jeff Rubin: Flipping the script on aging — making it happen requires more than mere words
What do AmeriCorps volunteers and older Americans have in common? Both are woefully undervalued, underappreciated, and underserved by a government…
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Opinion – Jeff Rubin: Affordable housing is broken — what can we learn from ‘intentional communities’?
April 28 through May 4 marks National Cohousing Week, a nationwide event featuring virtual and in-person discussions about the future…
Sunday read: What’s love got to do with it? How we think about Valentine’s Day can change the world
By Jeff Rubin Special to NKyTribune Over 140 million Americans spent some $25.8 billion on Valentine’s Day gifts in 2024….
Opinion – Jeff Rubin: If we are to emerge a better nation, divisiveness must end
Whatever your politics may be, President Biden’s recent announcement that he will not seek re-election demonstrated extraordinary leadership. It was…
A professional’s perspective: Ageism within the healthcare system; does it exist?
By Jeff Rubin Special to NKyTribune A friend of mine named Dee recently shared with me a particularly unpleasant experience…
Opinion – Jeff Rubin: From solitude to solidarity, rethinking social connectivity for aging Americans
Every May, the Administration for Community Living spearheads our nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM), highlighting a different theme…
Jeff Rubin: Hiring older workers makes good business sense
I wonder how many people are aware that the last full week of September was National Employ Older Workers Week….
Jeff Rubin: Older adults and opioids — accidental overdosing and potential for misuse is very real
A friend of mine was talking with me recently about how his visit to the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia…
Eliminating ageism and the misperceptions about age and ability; what if you live to be 100?
By Jeff Rubin Wisdom of the Ages Whether you’re 8 or 88, age is one of the first things we…
Jeff Rubin: Discrimination facing our aging population affects everyone, not just old people
Who’s problem is it when it’s not my problem? I recently posed that question to a group of thought leaders…
Jeff Rubin: As we are seeing right now, leadership and civility is needed in a time of divisiveness
Anyone who came of age in America in the late 1960s will never forget the discord, anger, and divisiveness of…
Jeff Rubin: Today is Grandparents Day; age matters — and with it comes wisdom and love to share
Today is Grandparents Day. Signed into law by presidential proclamation in 1978, the statue marking this day lists three purposes…
Jeff Rubin: A Mother’s Day story to say ‘have a happy one’ to all Moms as we learn to appreciate wisdom
I always felt loved by my mom. I never doubted it for a minute. Her wisdom, on the other hand,…
Jeff Rubin: Ageing Equal; join international campaign fighting ageism; this discrimination must stop
International Human Rights Day has celebrated its 70th anniversary, making the start of a 70-day global awareness-raising campaign against ageism….
Jeff Rubin: Happy Grandparents Day, as we recognize the importance of their role in our children’s lives
Today is Grandparents Day. Signed into law by presidential proclamation in 1978, the statue marking this day lists three purposes…
Jeff Rubin: Yes, the bumper sticker is right on — if you can read this, thank a teacher; they believed. . .
If you can read this, thank a teacher. I saw that bumper sticker on the back of a car I…
Jeff Rubin: National Bullying Month should recognize more than just children — but adults as well
Have you ever been bullied as a child, or felt picked on simply because of your looks, body shape, race,…
Jeff Rubin: Key to creating jobs, retaining businesses? A stronger connection to the arts
How to create jobs, retain business, and attract new industry are major concerns to many communities, large and small, across…
Jeff Rubin: The real meaning of Labor Day — it’s more than just about the work
Now that the final sale days of summer are behind us, this would be a good time to consider the…
Jeff Rubin: Believe this — your key to better health and quality of life may be right under your nose
Say the words “oral hygiene” to someone and the first thought that comes to mind might be “brushing and flossing.”…
Jeff Rubin: Current drug epidemic may be even worst than people think and elderly not immune
Not a day goes by that you can’t pick up a newspaper or listen to the news and not be…
Jeff Rubin: Family and consumer science providing new roles, opportunities for both men and women
If you’re of a certain age, you may remember home economics as an elective you took in high school when…
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