How to Survive Empty Nest Weekends

Special Report

Age-Friendly Health Care

Follow our in-depth examination of current health care offerings through an age-friendly lens. What does age-friendly health care look like, and how do you locate and access it? We cover how to prioritize your unique needs when selecting providers and treatments for yourself or a loved one.

Sponsored by: The John A. Hartford Foundation

Health

Can a Medication-Exercise Combo Head Off Age-Related Muscle Loss?

This 'Ask the Expert' column explains 'sarcopenia' and promising interventions

By The American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR)

Special Report

Vitality Arts

Our special series, Vitality Arts, shows the powerful effect that participating in the arts can have on our minds, bodies and souls. Look to this page for information, resources and inspiration that will help you age better through the arts and show that creativity has no age limit.

Sponsored by: Aroha Philanthropies

Money

What Could Help ‘The Forgotten Middle’ Afford Retirement Housing?

Intriguing, and needed, ideas floated at a recent 'senior housing' conference

By Diane Eastabrook

Technology

Detecting Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease in Innovative Ways

Thanks to new funding, research on biomarkers and blood tests moves forward

By George Lorenzo

Money

What to Read About Climate Change

We asked a noted science journalist for the 'must reads'

By Craig Miller

Caregiving

Study Finds Ridesharing Services Improve Older Adults’ Lives

A researcher says results show promise for combating social isolation

By Sherri Snelling

Living

After Loss, A Father’s Remarriage Brings Happiness

A reflection on how the power of love was reaffirmed

By Marcia Byalick

Money

Nuts and Bolts of Preparing to Retire Abroad

What to do before relocating, what to take and what to leave home

By Suzan Haskins and Dan Prescher

Work & Purpose

The ‘Badass Grandmas’ Who Fought Corruption and Won

These North Dakota women beat the odds, but their work's not done

By J. Michael Deal

Health

How One Couple Keeps Traveling Despite End Stage Kidney Failure

Technology and dialysis centers around the country help make it possible

By Deb Hipp

Living

How to Be the Mother-in-Law You Always Wanted

Balancing having a close relationship and keeping opinions to yourself

By Jane Adams

Money

Shopping Made Easier for Family Caregivers

A recent AARP study shows the problem is all too real

By Sherri Snelling

Health

Study Finds Dementia Patients Need More Home-Based Medical Care

Results showed people living at home had more health problems

By Debbie Musser

Money

7 Tips for Being a Successful Snowbird

Wintering in warmer climates is not the same as a vacation

By Bart Astor