Community groups are joining statewide efforts to boost the quality of life for Wisconsin’s growing population of seniors, as projections show the number of people aged 65 and older could top 1.5 million by 2040.

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WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” kicks off a series aimed at understanding the impact of the state’s aging population on workforce needs, community services, and more. This conversation kicks looks at the big trends we’re seeing.

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Ryan Martin is known as “The Anger Professor.” In his new book, he offers advice on dealing with a wide range of human emotions. It’s called “Emotion Hacks: 50 Ways to Feel Better Fast.”

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Wisconsin musician Rökker is marking the one-year anniversary of his cardiac arrest with another show at the same club. And he’s using his experience to encourage people to get trained in CPR and to advocate for more access to emergency defibrillators at performance venues.

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