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Aging Matters

Second Acts

Season 1 Episode 24

Meet four retirement-age adults who have found joy, friendship, healing and purpose by taking on a second act in life. From rollerblading and pickleball to pottery and crocheting, we discover that taking on new challenges is key to remaining vibrant as we age.

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