Aging

Aging

Geriatrics, Retirement

Understanding Aging

By 2030, the number of Americans age 65 and over has been projected to reach about 71.5 million, nearly 10 million of whom will be 85 and up. The good news is that many seniors report better health, greater wealth, and higher levels of education than seniors in past decades. Research on how to stay active and sharp and how to grow wiser is proliferating—it's up to us to act on the information now.

Staying Sharp

Staying Sharp

Why Jobs That Make You Think Are Good Brain Medicine

The more mentally taxing your job is now, the more your brain benefits later.

By David DiSalvo

Want to Live Longer? Make Good Friends.

Fascinating research shows why there may be nothing more important.

By Dawn C. Carr MGS, Ph.D.

Does Stress Cause Wrinkles and Gray Hair?

The science behind how stress impacts aging

By Vivian Diller Ph.D.

Music's Effects on Cognitive Function of the Elderly

"Where there is life there is music. Where there is music, there is life."

By William R. Klemm Ph.D.

Do You Know Your Fitness Age?

Finally, an age that you can actually change.

By Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph.D.

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Older and Better

Older and Better

Worried About a Midlife Crisis? Don't. There's No Such Thing

Research explodes the myth and points to a very different future.

By Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph.D.

No, Middle-Aged People Are Not Less Happy

The myth of sad old age

By Sonja Lyubomirsky Ph.D.

50 Isn't the New 30 (and That’s OK)

Three reasons why Gen Xers should embrace their age

By Deborah Carr Ph.D.

Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number (Sometimes)

Forget about your age: Just do it!

By Gad Saad Ph.D.

The Aging Decision Maker

Is retirement a waste of intellectual capital?

By Thomas Hills Ph.D.

Life's New Timeline

Americans are subverting age-based roles and settling into new social categories.

By Debra Shigley

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Caregiving

Caregiving

Compassion for Our Elders

Assisting relatives in their last years can be a joyful experience.

By Susan Hooper

Who Will Clip Your Toenails When You Cannot?

How family connections can affect the littlest things as we age

By Scott M. Stanley Ph.D.

Listen to Your Parents! (It’s Good for Them)

Members of the newly grey-haired set benefit from giving advice.

By Rebecca Coffey

Family Caregiving Across the Generations

Families coping with caregiving find help in a new toolkit.

By Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph.D.

Caring for Aging Parents: A Psychological Toolkit

Who care for the caregivers?

By Ira Rosofsky Ph.D.

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Recent posts on Aging

The Demography of Aging

By Mark E. Williams, MD on December 09, 2017 in The Art and Science of Aging Well
Ever wonder why nearly 75% of our longevity has so little to do with our genetics or health care?
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Will Baby Boomers Ever Find Religion?

By Lawrence R Samuel Ph.D. on December 09, 2017 in Boomers 3.0
For a good number of boomers, finding a little or a lot more faith is a kind of coming full circle.
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Loneliness Is a Killer. Why Don't We Talk About It?

By Loren A. Olson M.D. on December 08, 2017 in Finally Out
We don't talk about loneliness because of a stigma: It feels like a failure in one of life's fundamental domains. But it is essential for our health that we talk about it.
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5 Facts You Need to Know About Dementia

By Mylea Charvat, Ph.D. on December 07, 2017 in The Fifth Vital Sign
Did you know that not all dementia is irreversible?
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Dispelling Three Popular Myths About Alzheimer's

By Michelle Braun Ph.D., ABPP-CN on December 07, 2017 in High Octane Brain
Alzheimer's myths could be compromising your brain health.
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Losing It

By David A. Rosenbaum Ph.D. on December 06, 2017 in Perception and Performance
Although everyone loses things, no one has studied how we search for lost items. This would be a wonderful research topic that could shed light on memory more generally.
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How to Handle the Holidays When You Have Hearing Loss

By Shari Eberts on December 06, 2017 in Life With Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can make the holidays tricky, but there is no need to miss out on all the fun. Follow these tips and enjoy a festive and joyful holiday season.
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Are Millennials Evolved for a Non-Existent World?

By Grant Hilary Brenner M.D. on December 06, 2017 in ExperiMentations
Don't be a hater. Hate the game, not the player? With millennials, do we have a prayer? A brief idiomatic essay on human evolution.
Sandra Butler

Push and Pull: Dancing With Our Daughters

By Sandra Butler on December 05, 2017 in It Never Ends
My daughter and I are still dancing – but who's leading?
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Spirulina for Infant and Aged Brains

By Gary L. Wenk Ph.D. on December 05, 2017 in Your Brain on Food
Spirulina (pond scum) is an excellent source of highly potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory chemicals that can benefit your brain health across the entire lifespan
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Driving While Old

By Mario D Garrett Ph.D. on December 03, 2017 in iAge
There are computer-based tools for improving useful field of view and retraining the brain to drive more safely.

The Psychology of Death and Dying

By Ronald E Riggio Ph.D. on December 03, 2017 in Cutting-Edge Leadership
How many people fear death, how many embrace it, and what makes the difference?
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Could an App Diagnose Your Memory Problems?

By Sarah-Nicole Bostan, M.A. on December 02, 2017 in Greater than the Sum of its Parts
Could an iPad app diagnose you with dementia? Researchers believe it can.
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One Essential Thing We Can Do to Slow the Aging Process

By Sheila Kohler on December 02, 2017 in Dreaming for Freud
So much of what we can do as we age depends on practice and consistency.
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3 Tips to Finding Love When You’re Older

By Maria Baratta Ph.D., L.C.S.W. on December 01, 2017 in Skinny Revisited
It takes a willingness to stay the course and not give up.
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Reflections on a Wooden Bowl

By Susan Hooper on November 30, 2017 in Detours and Tangents
Rediscovering a family heirloom made me curious about its owner—my great-grandmother.
Photo by Abigail Keenan on Unsplash

How Do I Ask My Grandma to Stop Being So Techy?

By Amy Howell, Ph.D. on November 29, 2017 in Conscientious Connections
Using social media to connect across generations sounds like a good thing, but how do we respond when our good intentions cause embarrassment to our youth?

DHEA Improves Depressed Mood But Not Cognitive Functioning

By James Lake, MD on November 29, 2017 in Integrative Mental Health Care
Have you read about DHEA for depressed mood or cognitive problems? There are positive findings for depression but most studies on cognitive decline and dementia are inconclusive.
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Does Getting Older Mean You're Wiser?

By Nicole F. Bernier, Ph.D. on November 29, 2017 in Ripening With Time
Why we may find ourselves saying or doing regrettable things without knowing why.
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Who Can Afford to Grow Old?

By Renee Garfinkel Ph.D. on November 27, 2017 in Time Out
The blessing of a long life comes with a high price tag.
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What Will Be Your Potato?

By Bruce Grierson on November 26, 2017 in The Carpe Diem Project
In the season of Scrooge, It's good to imagine how you will be remembered.
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Should You Check Your Genes for Alzheimer’s Disease?

By Andrew E. Budson M.D. on November 26, 2017 in Managing Your Memory
Anyone can now find out if they have the most common genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s. But what will you do with the information?
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Is Citizenship the New Care for People With Dementia?

By Mario D Garrett Ph.D. on November 25, 2017 in iAge
Eventually the aim is to see a person with dementia as a “vulnerable person” who have both rights and protections.
With permission from Dr. Bob Goldman

Dr. Bob

By Neil Farber M.D, Ph.D., CLC, CPT on November 23, 2017 in The Blame Game
Dr. Robert Goldman has taken goal setting and achievement to a new level. His list of firsts will leave you in awe.
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In Long-Term Care, Patient-on-Patient Violence on the Rise

By Robert T Muller Ph.D. on November 23, 2017 in Talking About Trauma
Mental-health treatment plans may reduce aggression in dementia patients.
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Why You Should Consider Serving Fish This Thanksgiving

By Andrew E. Budson M.D. on November 19, 2017 in Managing Your Memory
Wondering what foods can reduce the risk of stroke and Alzheimer’s and actually improve cognitive function? Hint: It isn’t blueberries, coconut oil, or turmeric.
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The Ego and Delirium

By James M. FitzGerald BSc., MSc., BMBS on November 19, 2017 in Tender Is the Psyche
We must confront a terrifying fact: Delirium, in its distressing volatility, in its elusive content, is a temporal horizon between meaning and nothingness.
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Light Physical Activity Prolongs Life, but MVPA Is Better

By Christopher Bergland on November 17, 2017 in The Athlete's Way
If you dislike aerobic exercise, good news: A new study reports that light physical activity can prolong life. That said, moderate intensity provides even more benefits.

Challenging the Ageist Paradigm

By Olivia Ames Hoblitzelle on November 15, 2017 in Aging with Wisdom
Where do you see ageism in our culture and how do you respond?
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It’s Never Too Late to Put Yourself First

By Ilene Strauss Cohen Ph.D. on November 15, 2017 in Your Emotional Meter
Sometimes we take a stand and decide it’s time to take a good look at our lives and change. Sometimes we find ourselves in circumstances that force to change.
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