Every Age Deserves a Stage.
LifeStage is a warm, safe virtual space where seniors connect with each other and with the world — through the arts, creativity, and shared human experiences. On any screen. In any language. From home.
In the Age of Connectivity, Millions Age in Silence
of seniors feel lonely on a regular basis
of adults 65+ are socially isolated
cigarettes a day — the health equivalent of chronic loneliness
We live in the most connected era in human history. Yet for millions of older adults, technology has become another wall — not a bridge. Small screens, confusing interfaces, and platforms designed for the young have left an entire generation behind. The result is a silent epidemic of loneliness that carries devastating health consequences.
But it does not have to be this way. The arts have always been humanity's most powerful tool for connection. And technology, when designed with care, can bring people together instead of pushing them apart.
A Living Room That Spans the World
LifeStage is not another video call app. It is a warm, welcoming virtual space designed specifically for older adults — where the arts, creativity, and the wisdom of a lifetime become the bridge that connects people across generations, languages, and borders.
Safe & Simple
Designed for seniors first. Big buttons, clear text, no confusing menus. Just turn on your TV or tablet and you are there.
No Language Barriers
Real-time translation lets you join a singing group in Italian, a painting class from Japan, or a storytelling circle in Spanish — and understand every word.
Intergenerational
Grandparents and grandchildren share experiences together. Young facilitators bring energy; seniors bring wisdom. Everyone belongs.
Global Communities
Connect with kindred spirits in Tokyo, Buenos Aires, London, or Miami. Age-based and interest-based groups that feel like family.
Virtual Rooms Where Connection Happens
Imagine walking into a warm room full of friendly faces — people who share your love of music, painting, poetry, or simply good conversation. That is what LifeStage rooms feel like. Small groups, led by caring facilitators, where every voice matters.
Community Chorus
Sing together across borders. No audition needed — just your voice and your heart.
Art & Creativity Studios
Paint, draw, craft, and create together. Share your work and be inspired by others.
Storytelling Circles
Share your life stories, listen to others, and discover that your experiences matter deeply.
Music Appreciation
Explore the world's music together — from opera to jazz, from classical to folk traditions.
The Story Behind the Song
Uncover the fascinating histories, hidden meanings, and cultural moments behind the world's most beloved songs — from opera arias to folk classics, from jazz standards to the anthems that defined generations.
Cultural Explorations
Virtual visits to museums, galleries, and performances around the world — together.
Wisdom & Conversation
Open discussions about life, creativity, current events, and the art of living fully.
All rooms are small groups (8-15 people) to ensure everyone is seen, heard, and valued.
A Night at the Opera — From Your Living Room
A live opera performance in Miami. The theater is full. But among the audience, glowing softly, are virtual attendees from around the world — a retired teacher in Tokyo, a grandmother in Buenos Aires, a couple in London. They see the stage as if they were there. They hear every note. And they understand every word, translated in real time.
This is not science fiction. This is LifeStage.
Facilitators: Artists, Educators & Cultural Animators
LifeStage facilitators are not therapists — they are passionate artists, educators, musicians, and cultural animators who create warm, engaging group experiences. They bring their talent and their heart, and they earn a fair income for their invaluable work.
How It Works for Facilitators
Create Your Room
Design your session — a chorus rehearsal, a painting class, a storytelling circle, a music appreciation conversation. You set the theme, the schedule, and the price.
Build Your Community
Participants find you based on their interests. Your reputation grows through reviews and word of mouth. The best facilitators build loyal followings.
Earn Fairly
Sliding scale pricing based on demand. New facilitators start accessible; experienced ones earn more. You set your rates. LifeStage takes a small platform fee.
Grow Your Impact
Reach seniors across the world, not just your neighborhood. Your art and your care can touch lives in Tokyo, Buenos Aires, London — all from your home.
Meet Our Founding Facilitators
Jacqueline Solórzano
Founder & Opera Director
Founder of LifeStage and Executive Director of The Opera Atelier. Passionate about connecting generations through music and the arts.
View Profile & Workshops →Xiomara Ponce
Cultural Animator & Facilitator
Cultural animator with over 15 years of experience. Specialist in creating warm spaces for conversation and connection.
View Profile & Workshops →Invest in Connection, Not Isolation
Senior service providers, healthcare organizations, and brands that serve older adults can sponsor rooms, subsidize access for low-income seniors, and reach a deeply engaged audience through respectful, value-aligned advertising.
Sponsor a Room
Fund free sessions for seniors who cannot afford to pay. Your brand becomes synonymous with care.
Reach Your Audience
Respectful advertising to a deeply engaged community of seniors and their families.
Corporate Wellness
Offer LifeStage access as a benefit for your employees' parents and grandparents.
Born from the Younger at Art Program (YA!)
LifeStage was born from a real experience. During the pandemic, our founders — Jacqueline Solorzano and Xiomara Ponce, artists and facilitators working with seniors in Miami — saw firsthand how isolation was devastating older adults. They taught them Zoom, gave them tablets, and created morning connection groups that became lifelines. When the organization they worked for closed, that space was lost. But the dream never died.
That dream became the "Younger at Art Program" (YA!) at The Opera Atelier, Inc. — a Florida-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit advancing opera through performance, education, and community engagement since 2012. The Younger at Art Program already transforms lives through in-person activities: Senior Community Chorus, Music Appreciation, Cultural Outings, Intergenerational Workshops, Storytelling Sessions, and more.
LifeStage is the digital bridge that takes this proven model to the world — so that every person, everywhere, can enjoy their golden years connected and inspired.
Designed for the Screens Seniors Actually Use
No smartphone-first design that leaves older adults behind. LifeStage works beautifully on the screens that matter most — the big TV in the living room where family gathers, the tablet on the couch, and even VR headsets for the adventurous.
Smart TV
The primary experience. Watch performances and join rooms on your big screen with family.
Tablet
Touch-friendly interface with large buttons. Designed for comfort, not complexity.
VR Headset
For the immersive experience — feel like you are sitting in the theater or the art studio.
Content Creators Who Celebrate & Inspire the Golden Age
Discover passionate creators from around the world who celebrate life, wisdom, and the joy of the golden years. Because connection has no borders and no language barriers.
Sixty and Me
The leading online community for women over 60, with thousands of videos on lifestyle, health, fashion, travel, and finding joy after 60.
Visit ChannelMore Life Health Seniors
Exercise and wellness videos designed specifically for seniors — gentle workouts, balance training, and mobility routines you can do from home.
Visit ChannelYes2Next
Inspiring stories of people who reinvented themselves after 50 — proving it is never too late to start something new.
Visit ChannelHoly Schmidt!
Comedian and content creator who celebrates life after 50 with humor, style, and unapologetic joy.
Visit ChannelPasta Grannies
Italian grandmothers sharing centuries-old pasta recipes and the stories behind them — a beautiful celebration of tradition, food, and intergenerational wisdom.
Visit ChannelThis is our Retirement
A retired couple documenting their adventures, travel, and the joys of life after work — showing that retirement is just the beginning.
Visit ChannelRetirement Travellers
Australian retirees exploring the world on a budget, proving that adventure has no age limit.
Visit ChannelWhat It Feels Like to Not Be Alone
"I used to spend my evenings alone watching TV. Now I sing in a chorus with people from three different countries. I have never felt more alive."
Maria, 74
Miami, FL
"My grandmother in Colombia and I watched an opera together last week. She cried. She said it was like being at the theater with my grandfather again."
Sofia, 28
New York, NY
"The technology is so simple. I just turn on my TV and I am there. No passwords, no complicated menus. Just art and friends."
Robert, 81
London, UK
"After my wife passed, the house went silent. Now every Tuesday morning I paint with a group from four countries. They do not know it, but they saved me."
George, 79
Chicago, IL
"I was afraid of technology my whole life. My granddaughter set up LifeStage for me in five minutes. Now I teach her about Verdi and she teaches me about the world."
Carmen, 82
Buenos Aires, AR
"I retired and lost my sense of purpose. Then I joined a storytelling circle and realized that sixty years of living had given me stories worth sharing. People actually listen."
James, 71
Toronto, CA
Be Part of the First Act
LifeStage is launching soon. Join our waitlist to be among the first to experience a new way of connecting through art — or reach out if you are an investor, partner, sponsor, or arts organization interested in collaboration.