The EndGame
Don AkchinAging with purpose and joy. The EndGame is an inquisitive, empathetic, and humorous exploration of all aspects of age, for those who are not ready to fade away.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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| Issues | 455 | Founded | 5 years ago | Last Issue | 6 days ago |
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Medicare Part D Subsidy Program is Ending Early
Plus: the geriatrician shortage, brain challenges, and more
No. 113/August 19, 2026
What’s So Funny About Disease, Disability, and Decrepitude?
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You would think there are some things you just can’t laugh abou...
It’s Time to Rethink Aging in Place
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Where would you prefer to age: in your home or a nursing home?
You do...
AI is Costing Older Workers Their Jobs
Plus: Making friends after 60, home upsizing, and more
No. 112/August 5, 2026
What Business Can Do for Caregivers
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Two lines on a graph are going in opposite directions. One, heading upward, represents the number of older adults in the U.S. Not coincidentally, the leading edge of the baby boom turns 80 this year...
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Don Akchin writes novels, short stories, and essays from his home in Baltimore, MD. He is the publisher of The EndGame.
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