The EndGame

The EndGame

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It's Not Too Late!
Mar 29, 2021 • Don Akchin
Please, Not Another Milestone!
Some birthdays do not call for a celebration
Jun 6 • Don Akchin
Frailty Will Be the Death of Us All, Eventually
But serious effort now can postpone it for years.
May 30 • Don Akchin
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When To Play the Age Card
Aug 5, 2023 • Don Akchin
Attention Subscribers:
Nov 4, 2023 • Don Akchin
When Adult Children “Ghost” Their Parents
Dec 18, 2021 • Don Akchin
When does “old age” begin?
May 25, 2024 • Don Akchin
Your Grown Children Can Break Your Heart
Jun 21, 2025 • Don Akchin
Social Insecurity
Mar 15, 2025 • Don Akchin
Most Americans Want to Work in Retirement. Few do.
Plus: GLP-1 and the economy, not acting your age, and more
May 27 • Don Akchin
My Old Man
A profile in courage
May 23 • Don Akchin
Three Cheers for the Messy Middle!
It’s a necessary part of the process.
May 16 • Don Akchin
Long-Term Care Costs Cripple Middle Income Families
Plus: homeless older adults, humor’s health benefits, and more
May 13 • Don Akchin
Are Older Lives Worth Less?
Goodness! You won’t believe what people are saying about us.
May 9 • Don Akchin
Longevity: Separating Fact from Hype
We’re still a long way from immortality
May 2 • Don Akchin
Grieving and Leaving the Person We Used to Be
Plus: Nursing home comparisons, another Disney community, and more
Apr 29 • Don Akchin
The EndGame
The EndGame
Aging with purpose and joy. The EndGame is an inquisitive, empathetic, and humorous exploration of all aspects of age, for those who are not ready to fade away.
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