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The Engaged Life

by Dennis R. Gradillas, MA, MBA

Friendship Does Not Have an Expiration Date: Finding Connection in Every Season of Life

As we grow older, making new friends can feel less natural than it once did. But that doesn't mean the opportunity for friendship has passed...

Strength Is More Than Muscle:
Staying Capable for Everyday Life

We sometimes picture strength as something that belongs in a gym. It certainly can. But for most of us, the real value of strength is much more practical....

Living Longer Is Only Part of the Story: Why Engagement Matters

When people hear the words “stay active,” they often picture a brisk walk, a fitness class, or someone lifting weights. But an active life is about much more than exercise...
Dennis Gradillas

Dennis R. Gradillas holds a master’s degree in gerontology and an MBA and has spent more than a decade leading senior-living communities and organizations. A lifelong endurance athlete and accomplished Ironman, Dennis writes about purposeful aging, community, leadership, and the everyday choices that help us live well.