Stories on Living Bolder, Longer

GetSetUp shares real stories of real people, living their best lives. We highlight empowered people, learning opportunities for older adults, and key insights on aging so our community can use new knowledge to live healthier and happier lives.

Staying Active and Connected by Finding Joy in Learning

How Anne Utilizes GetSetUp to Enhance Her Retirement Lifestyle

How GetSetUp Empowers Older Adults to Learn Technology

Judy’s Story of Mental and Physical Benefits Through Navigating Technology from Home

Finding Joy and Connection in a Virtual World

Jen's Journey to a New World of Learning and Connection with GetSetUp

An August Full of Explorations that Lead to Wellness and Happiness

Cultivate well-being through an exploration of happiness

GetSetUp Athletes Secure 5 Gold Medals and Set Personal Bests Achieving Unprecedented Success

Empowering Active Aging: GetSetUp Athletes Inspire Seniors Nationwide with Remarkable Results and Dedication to Physical Excellence at the National Senior Games

Thriving in Retirement: Joyce's Transformation with GetSetUp's Classes

Discovering a World of Learning and Connection in Retirement

Experience an Inspiring July with GetSetUp!

Stay active as we head to the National Senior Games, Curious as we explore new foods and destinations, and Hospitable as we offer inclusive community opportunities.

GetSetUp Sponsors, Supports, and Empowers Athletes Attending the National Senior Games

Celebrating older athletes and the importance of an active lifestyle - GetSetUp will sponsor Thirteen National Senior Games competitors

How GetSetUp and SilverSneakers Changed One Minnesota Resident's Life

Finding Connection and Learning Opportunities: Julia’s GetSetUp Story

GetSetUp Sponsors Arch Rivals, the Volleyball Team from Missouri, at the upcoming National Senior Games

The Upcoming Games will bring Senior Athletes Together for Unforgettable Athletics

Ellen Jaffe Jones: Pushing Boundaries and Breaking Stereotypes

Receives GetSetUp sponsorship for the National Senior Games for the Second Year In a Row

From Fashion Teacher to Track Star

It's Never Too Late: The Inspiring Journey of Sprinter Madonna Hanna

A Four-Time 22-year Cancer Survivor Heads to Compete in his Fourth National Senior Games

How Mike Adsit Found a New Lease on Life Through Cycling and Fitness

From Stroke Survivor to Senior Olympian

Rodger Reddish is Chasing Medals with Oxygen and a Knee Brace

Coping with Grief through Yoga, Meditation, and More

How SilverSneakers and GetSetUp Helped George Overcome Anxiety After Losing His Wife

Empowering Retirees to Continue Learning

Lifelong Learning Made Accessible with GetSetUp

Finding a Sense of Community and Connection Through GetSetUp

The Importance of Lifelong Learning for Retirees: A Look at Connie's Story

From Tai Chi to Soothing Meditation: Tod's Path to Learning on GetSetUp

How Tod's journey with GetSetUp started with Tai Chi classes and evolved into a wider range of learning opportunities

From Airline Worker to Online Learner: Steve's Experience with GetSetUp

How GetSetUp is Empowering Steve and Other Older Adults in Wyoming

‍Bridging the Digital Divide for Older Adults

A Senior Director's Testimonial on GetSetUp's Impact on Community Programming

Diane's Story: The Power of GetSetUp for Personal Development and Wellness

How GetSetUp has Helped Diane Achieve Personal Growth, Wellness, and Business Success

The Power of GetSetUp in Finding Community and Purpose

How GetSetUp Helped Barb Overcome Grief and Rediscover Learning and Connection

How PSS Centers Use GetSetUp to Enhance the Lives of Older Adults

A Gateway to Lifelong Learning for Older Adults

Vermont Creates Equity in Aging Case Study

Explore Vermont's Benefits After One Year With GetSetUp

GetSetUp: Three Years of Empowering Lifelong Learning

From an idea to an empowering aging platform for older adults

GetSetUp Launches Its First Cookbook

GetSetUp Kitchen - A Global Culinary Journey

Cathy’s Lifelong Learning Journey

Learning in the snow without having to leave home

How Laura Found Empowerment through GetSetUp and the California Libraries

Lifelong learning never stops, even in retirement

Finding Community and Creativity with GetSetUp: A Musician's Perspective

How GetSetUp is Helping Mike Refine Himself and Connect with Others

Katherine's Artistic Journey with GetSetUp

Exploring a World of Creativity and Personal Growth from the Comfort of Home

GetSetUp and NICOA: A Partnership for Empowering Older Job Seekers

How Terri improved her networking and other work skills

Empowering Blindness through Lifelong Learning

How Cheryl and Her Husband Navigate Technology and Expand Their Skills with GetSetUp

Oracle: A Global Technology Leader

With a Focus on Employee Growth and Inclusion

Finding Purpose After Loss

How GetSetUp Helped Nicki Heal

Make a Difference in the Hospitality Industry with National Corporate Housing

Opportunities for Career Advancement, Competitive Compensation, and a Positive Work-Life Balance

Overcoming Anxiety and Fears about Aging with GetSetUp

How Kathy, a Retired Professional, Used Lifelong Learning to Establish Her New Career and Overcome COVID-Related Fears and Anxieties About Aging

GetSetUp Classes Offer Support and Growth for Older Adults Navigating Life Transitions

Dorothy shares how GetSetUp's all-inclusive, multicultural classes and group discussions have supported her

How Mary Leveraged GetSetUp's Wide Range of Classes to Enhance Her Well-Being

Virtual Exercise Classes offer new opportunities for Rural Residents

Start Your Remote Work Journey at Belay: A Top Virtual Solutions Company

Flexibility and Growth Opportunities for Remote Contractors and Clients

Startup Accelerator Winner Leslie is following her heart

"Instead of meandering along and making do. I pivot and pursue."

Do you have a flair for home decorating?

Display your talents at CTS: A Fun and Exciting Place to Shop and Work

Constance’s story: Holistic Career Upskilling and Reskilling

Constance appreciates how Easterseals and GetSetUp address all aspects of searching for a job

Make this New Year, Your New Me Year!

Join the 2023: Empowering ME Challenge

MDHHS and GetSetUp offer interactive learning and socialization for older Michiganders this holiday season

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Library of Michigan are offering Michigan older adults free interactive online programs specifically designed to increase social interaction, physical activity and wellness.

Startup Accelerator Winner Bharathi is cooking up new products

And she's branching out in an unexpected direction

Interactive learning and socialization for older Vermonters this winter through GetSetUp

With free access to thousands of peer-based online classes, The Vermont Association of Area Agencies on Aging (V4A) is making it easy for Vermonters 60+ to stay active and social this holiday and winter.

Interested in making a difference in the life of an older adult?

Care.com offers lucrative and meaningful opportunities for senior companionship caregivers

Interactive Online Learning and Socialization Available for Older New Yorkers This Winter

Free online classes are available to any older adult in New York through the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) – a simple way to connect with others right from home throughout the holiday season and winter.

Interactive Learning Available for Older Adults this Winter

A slate of free interactive online programming, supported by the Wyoming Department of Health and designed to increase activity and wellness among older Wyoming adults, is currently featuring a number of winter holiday options.

Startup Accelerator Winner Neeta is Taking Over the Art World One Gallery at a Time

Her decorative painting business continues to grow, and she is adding new products.

Former Barclays MD Ashwini Kapila joins GetSetUp to drive business growth

Ashwini Kapila joins the company to drive partnerships and business expansion

Rhode Island selects GetSetUp to keep their older adults connected and socially engaged

Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging offers Rhode Islanders 55+ free access to GetSetUp's interactive classes taught by older adults for older adults to make digital learning, connection, and exploration a reality

Are you prepared for #GivingTuesday?

Use this Giving Tuesday to help the less fortunate and show generosity

“I spent Thanksgiving with a GetSetUp friend!”

Heath shares the holiday with a GetSetUp friend

The GetSetUp Class Experience has Something for Everyone

The Lounge and Notes Augment the GetSetUp Experience

Mary’s story: Getting Back in The Game

Reentering The Market After Retirement

Interested in working in the financial industry?

Whether you have experience in finance or are looking to make a career switch, Charles Schwab has opportunities for growth

NJ Human Services Partners with GetSetUp to Offer Free Online Courses for Older Adults

Older New Jerseyans will have access to hundreds of interactive virtual classes taught by older adults

Digital Financial Literacy for Older Adults is an Asset to Aging Well

Financial Institutions are waking up to the need to ensure confidence in wealth holders

Startup Accelerator Winner Linda is Sewing Up a Storm

"I'm getting more leads now because I'm a better marketer."

Startup Accelerator Winner Twyla is Challenging Stereotypes

Through her enthusiasm for plant-based eating

Carrie Hopes GetSetUp Will Help Others Step Out Of Their Comfort Zone

And explore learning, travel, and more like she is on the platform

Interested in a Teaching Career?

Great Hearts Academies is hiring, and they're looking for older adults

Caregivers can empower their loved ones through virtual resources

By putting technology in their hands to help them live more independently, self-sufficiently, and with more dignity.

Want to Make Money Tutoring Online?

Look no further than Preply

Meet Melba

Staying busy in retirement and overcoming an injury through strength training

It's Annual Open Enrollment (AEP) time for Medicare

What you need to do and when you need to do it

NYSOFA, AgingNY and GetSetUp Expand Partnership Offering Free Online Classes for Hundreds of Thousands of Older Adults, Bridging Social Isolation

Adults 50+ are welcome to join thousands of their New York peers who have already explored GetSetUp for health and wellness, skills-training, and more

GetSetUp’s Tech Spotlight data shows how people between the ages of 55 and 75 are learning, staying active, and socializing online

By understanding how a segment of 55+ are using technology, companies can build better apps, products and solutions for active agers

Bruce is learning technology essentials with GetSetUp

Thanks to classes provided by the Vermont Area Agency on Aging

Annie is taking her art digital

To bring her stories to life through images

KDADS Announces Statewide Partnership to Offer Interactive Online Education for Seniors

The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) teams up with GetSetUp

Lewis Turns 100!

Celebrating National Centenarian Day

Adapting work to meet aging needs

At 76, Beverly is learning multiple new skills through Easterseals Oregon

5 Trends for Older Workers From a Workplace Futurist

Kerry Hannon on shifts in the way we’ll work in the future

4 Reasons to Hire Older Adult Workers

National Employ Older Workers Week highlights all older workers have to offer to the job market

How GetSetUp is impacting the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)

With results from the 2022 Learner SDOH Survey

Entrepreneurship later in life with SCSEP

Vernon is growing his own consulting business

September is Healthy Aging Month

Celebrate by attending 30 classes and community sessions in 30 days

A second chance for Nazareth

SCSEP and GetSetUp help teach critical work skills to older adults

Dr. You: How To Get The Medical Care You Want & Need 

Presented by SilverSneakers in partnership with GetSetUp. A profile of Guest Speaker: Dr. Archelle Georgiou

She’s got the moves like Jagger

A lifelong dream comes true for Twyla

Investing In Exchange Traded Funds

Why you should consider adding ETFs to your portfolio

Device Activation and Training of Older Adults Case Study

Case Study: Orange County Device Activation

Twyla Teitzel, 66, fulfills dream to be dancer for Rolling Stones

Teitzel to perform as backup dancer for one song at the Beatles vs. Stones tribute concert at the Fox Riverside on July 30