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October 15, 2025 — As we age, maintaining meaningful social connections becomes more challenging yet increasingly vital for our overall well-being. Research consistently shows that social isolation among older adults can be as harmful to health as smoking 15 cigarettes daily, while regular socialization offers profound benefits that extend far beyond simple companionship. Multiple studies have demonstrated that seniors... Read More
August 1, 2025 — Summer is in full swing, and many of us have made plans to enjoy the peak travel season in the United States. Everyone deserves to take vacations, and that includes family caregivers of people who are experiencing cognitive decline. Traveling with someone who has dementia can be rewarding, meaningful—and, at times, unpredictable. People who have... Read More
July 1, 2025 — It seems like every week there’s a hot new diet idea. Keto, paleo, flexitarian, and intermittent fasting—with so many new ideas about how and when to feed ourselves, how are we to decide which one is right for us? If cardiovascular health is one of your health concerns, there’s quite a bit of data behind... Read More
June 1, 2025 — Aging means accepting changes in our bodies. Sometimes changes happen quickly, due to an illness or accident. People can become disabled at any age, for a variety of reasons. But sometimes these changes happen gradually, making it difficult to recognize when extra support could improve daily life by assisting mobility and decreasing chronic pain. Some... Read More
May 15, 2025 — It sure seems like a lot more things require us to enter our phone numbers—ordering a pizza, making a doctor’s appointment, or even signing up for a yoga class. So it’s not surprising when our phone numbers end up being used in fraudulent schemes. If you’ve noticed an increase in strange text messages claiming you’ve... Read More
May 1, 2025 — Have you ever considered donating your body to science? While it may not be a common topic of conversation, whole-body donation plays an important role in research and education. Whole-body donations help inform many fields of science, from health sciences to criminal justice investigations. Sometimes, scientists in one field will find valuable knowledge that goes... Read More
April 16, 2025 — Older adults are prime targets for financial fraud. According to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), roughly $3.4 billion in total fraud losses were reported by Americans over age 60 in 2023, up 11% from 2022. The average loss per case was nearly $34,000. Scammers often prey on older adults due to their accumulated... Read More
April 2, 2025 — As our loved ones age, they deserve respect, dignity, and care. Unfortunately, elder abuse is a serious and often hidden issue affecting millions of older adults. Shockingly, 1 in 10 adults over age 60 experience some form of abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation. This mistreatment can happen anywhere—at home, in a family member’s residence, in... Read More
February 15, 2025 — The new year is often a time to reflect on our lives and think about what we want in the future. This process often includes setting some goals for the coming year. Setting goals is more than just a productivity buzzword—it taps into how our brains are wired to thrive. According to Edwin Locke and... Read More
February 1, 2025 — We’re constantly learning new things about aging, and 2024 was a big year for it. Scientists made some exciting breakthroughs, showing just how complex aging really is and pointing to new ways we can help people live healthier, longer lives. Here are some of the things we learned in 2024: We are aging in “bursts”... Read More