Edgar Struble is a multi-faceted creative. He's a film producer, music director, author, performer, and public speaker. He played critical roles in the Kenny Rogers Band for 15 years and has an ongoing association with Dick Clark Productions, where he has been the music director and composer for the Academy of Country Music Awards and the Billboard Music Awards. To say he's been in and seen countless interesting situations and rubbed shoulders with all sorts of stars would be an understatement.
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When Should Older Adults Get Hitched?
More seniors are finding love later in life and enjoying satisfying relationships. Statistics show that senior men and women alike have longer total and active life expectancies. Being wiser after a lifetime of experience with relationships, seniors are enjoying life with an equal partner and less conflict. If you are a senior about to enter into matrimony, there are points to consider
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FiftyForward Chief Program Officer Gretchen Funk talks with The Tennessean’s David Plazas about the agency’s role in valuing, honoring, and supporting older adults
Our world continues to evolve just like our needs and interests do as we age. As a nonprofit agency that has served older adults (something all of us used to call seniors) for 66 years, we are navigating new realities every day.
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Work Out Wakeup Call: Why Staying Fit Gets More Important as You Age
When it comes to staying fit, age is nothing but a number. It doesn’t matter how many candles are on your cake, exercising regularly is important. However, as the body ages, it becomes more vulnerable to things like illness, falls, or cognitive decline. Maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle can keep you feeling young, fresh, and energized well into your senior years.
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Get active, join a community center and get the most out of life!
Whatever your interests and desires are, a FiftyForward center near you can open new worlds for you. Who doesn't want to enjoy all those benefits while making new friends, finding new outlets and creativity, and making your life more fulfilling?
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Squeeze The Day Podcast: Grand Ole Opry Artist and Grammy Winner Jeannie Seely Discuss Her Love for Country Music, Preserving Music History, and Fostering Opportunities for the Next Generation of Female Performers
Grammy winner and Grand Ole Opry member, Seely speaks about the hallowed country music institution and candidly shares about her life and how she is not hesitant to challenge status quo to bring about change for women.
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