Community voices

Coping with Grief through Yoga, Meditation, and More

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

Finding a Sense of Community and Connection Through GetSetUp

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

How GetSetUp and SilverSneakers Changed One Minnesota Resident's Life

Finding Connection and Learning Opportunities: Julia’s GetSetUp Story

Empowering Retirees to Continue Learning

Lifelong Learning Made Accessible with GetSetUp

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

How GetSetUp is Empowering Steve and Other Older Adults in Wyoming

The Power of GetSetUp in Finding Community and Purpose

How GetSetUp Helped Barb Overcome Grief and Rediscover Learning and Connection

‍Bridging the Digital Divide for Older Adults

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

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

Empowering Blindness through Lifelong Learning

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

Finding Purpose After Loss

How GetSetUp Helped Nicki Heal

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

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

Startup Accelerator Winner Leslie is following her heart

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

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

Virtual Exercise Classes offer new opportunities for Rural Residents

Startup Accelerator Winner Bharathi is cooking up new products

And she's branching out in an unexpected direction

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.

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

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

Mary’s story: Getting Back in The Game

Reentering The Market After Retirement

Startup Accelerator Winner Twyla is Challenging Stereotypes

Through her enthusiasm for plant-based eating

Startup Accelerator Winner Linda is Sewing Up a Storm

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

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

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

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.

Annie is taking her art digital

To bring her stories to life through images

Lewis Turns 100!

Celebrating National Centenarian Day

Bruce is learning technology essentials with GetSetUp

Thanks to classes provided by the Vermont Area Agency on Aging

A second chance for Nazareth

SCSEP and GetSetUp help teach critical work skills to older adults

She’s got the moves like Jagger

A lifelong dream comes true for Twyla

Learning during Retirement

Even staying indoors June is learning through SilverSneakers® and GetSetUp

Creating new artworks

Sally was inspired to learn new things and expand her creativity through GetSetUp classes

Mary is loving her balance of caring, fitness, and flexible learning opportunities

Mary is fitting all her favorite things into her life as she makes the most of flexible learning thanks to SilverSneakers®, GetSetUp, and her health plan

For the love of the rides

Mike is getting fit with SilverSneakers® and GetSetUp to take the ride of his life from Alaska to Florida on his motorcycle

Recipe of the Week: Beans & Greens Stir Fry

by GetSetUp Athlete Ellen Jaffe Jones

A Daddy-Daughter Memoir Writing Experience

You Can’t Do That - The Story of an Amish Deacon’s Son Who Left the Fold and Became a Doctor

Learning in Retirement

Even staying indoors June is learning through SilverSneakers and GetSetUp

Giving Back

Bridget wants to spread the word in New York

Startup Accelerator Spotlight: Steven

Helping people manage stress, remain calm, and optimize performance

Startup Accelerator Spotlight: Adele

After moving back to her hometown, Adele found her entrepreneurial spirit

For the love of the ride

Mike is getting fit with SilverSneakers and GetSetUp to take the ride of his life from Alaska to Florida on his Harley Davidson

Community Host Spotlight: Candy

Growing Up With the Beatles

Startup Accelerator Spotlight: Lynn

Finding Your True North After Losing Your Spouse

Startup Accelerator Spotlight: Ruby

Upzoning, developer fees, and taxing for “highest and best use” are displacing communities in Seattle. Ruby fights against the laws and shows others how to do the same.

Startup Accelerator Spotlight: Mantel

Through his startup venture, Mantel is helping people over 50 get healthy, work better, and grow wealthier

National Photography Month

Celebrate with a photo scavenger hunt

Memories of my Mother's cooking

We celebrate our moms by sharing beloved memories from the kitchen

Startup Accelerator Spotlight: Twyla

It's never too late to go plant-based.

Vijay Suri

Rediscovering her creativity

Startup Accelerator Spotlight: Deborah

She's ready to take her established business even further with her own website.

Mary is loving her balance of caring, fitness, and flexible learning

Mary is fitting all her favorite things into her life as she makes the most of flexible learning thanks to SilverSneakers, GetSetUp, and her health plan

Navigating the hurdles of aging

With Community Host, Dr. Casciani

The Cookbook Project is expanding

Because of the enthusiastic response to the plant-based recipes project, we're extending the program until the fall of 2022. We're also expanding the food categories!

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