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Musicians for a Cause and the Moore Center have created the most comprehensive compilation of music in the world focused on bringing compassion, love, awareness and a touch of humor to the issues around aging. We're using music to inspire people to become Life in the Years Champions and get involved in supporting our nation's elderly. |
Thanks to all the artists who participated in this project, and a special thanks to Natalie Merchant and Livingston Taylor for their contributions to this project! Click on the CD title below to see the lyrics, inspiration notes, and links to their websites. Life in the Years More Life in the Years |
Our Reach Across the Ages project is a way of renewing the connection between our nation's youth and its elderly. It's a fun and enlightening exercise that uses music to engage them and break down barriers. more... |
Here you'll find the latest press information and news. more... |
You can use the Life in the Years program as a fundraiser for your organization. You'll be helping our initiative while also raising money for your own activities. more... |
The organizations behing the Life in the Years initiative. more... |
Please check out our generous sponsors. more... |
Submit an Idea The Life in the Years initiative is focused on finding innovative programs that enable seniors to remain in their community in a safe, secure and sustaining way. Foster Care for Elderly is an example of one such promising program and it's the first one offered under this initiative. If you have a program that's worth replicating we'd love to hear about it! Read more... |
Please join our "small group of thoughtful people" and become a Life in the Years Champion. We only need 500 Champions per state to achieve our goal of creating a national initiative to help our nation's elderly! more... |
Aging in America Here are some important facts about our elderly population: * 5 million seniors live on less than $10,000 annually * 29% skipped treatments, tests or prescriptions due to costs * 25% of seniors survive on social security alone * An estimated 5 million regularly sacrifice food to pay bills * 52% are living with a disability * People over 65 face the highest suicide rate of any demographic Read more... |
We Need Your Help! Life in the Years is built on a foundation of music with messages about aging. The Life in the Years music compilation includes two CDs of inspiring songs from 35 independent artists, as well as a touching ballad from Natalie Merchant and a beautiful duet from Livingston Taylor with Carly Simon. As Margaret Mead once said, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful people can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." We need just 500 people per state who care enough about our elderly to join our "small group of thoughtful people". These are our Life in the Years Champions. A Champion is someone who agrees to sell just 20 CDs - $300 - to help fund this initiative. To become a Champion visit the Life in the Years Champions website and create a personal page. It's easy, and you can not only support Life in the Years, but you can also direct 20% of your fundraising effort to any other cause that's important to you. Read more... Life in the Years is more than just caring for our elderly - it's about creating awareness of how our society views them. They have lots to contribute and can play a key role in preserving our country's values and principles and we need to embrace their world. |
Here's a touching video of how one issue around aging affects lives. We'd appreciate your help in sharing it to create more awareness: |
Life in the Years is a grassroots initiative to create awareness and support for our nation's elderly. Our goal is to simply Create More Life in the Years. We use music to create awareness and generate financial support for nationwide replication of innovative ideas that enhance the lives of our elderly. One of our first programs under this initiative is national Foster Care for Elderly. Many seniors who can no longer live alone and have nowhere else to go could experience a better quality of life by living with a caregiving family in their community. Read more... We're also encouraging support for innovative ideas such as Wii Love Seniors and Senior Wish programs, as well as some national organizations that work closely at the community level. Your support of Life in the Years can help one of these, or any other program you feel passionate about: Wii Love Seniors - to promote socialization and fitness in senior communities. Senior Wish Programs - many states have wonderful programs that need help. Alzheimer's Association - advancement of research, care and support for families. Meals on Wheels -providing meals to elderly, homebound, disabled, frail & those at risk. Visiting Nurses Association - home healthcare and hospice providers. |
(You can also click here to get a free download of this song. ) |