On Music and Gray MatterStudy results are reassuring regarding brain health. It wouldn't hurt to say, 'Let's be more involved with music.'By Jaya Padmanabhan|August 16, 2023
Boom in Tech Support Fraud Targets Older AdultsUnsolicited calls offering to fix nonexistent computer problems cheat people of millions of dollarsBy Jaya Padmanabhan|June 20, 2022
Why the New 'Public Charge' Rule Could Hit Older Immigrants HardCritics worry about effects from the Trump administration's changesBy Jaya Padmanabhan|February 24, 2020
Caring for Mom While Coming to Terms With A New Reality'Nothing teaches like the doing' when it comes to being a caregiverBy Jaya Padmanabhan|January 17, 2023
Rasa's StoryAn 88-year-old Lithuanian American recalls her harrowing journey escaping the Russians in the 1940sBy Jaya Padmanabhan|October 21, 2022
Now That I Care For Her, I Feel For Her"Our relationship will always be an imperfect one, but it rests on the twin pedestals of her trust and my caring."By Jaya Padmanabhan|December 22, 2020
Immigrants Take Comfort in Food From Their HomelandRespecting cultural food preferences can impact health and socializationBy Jaya Padmanabhan|August 28, 2019
A New Entrepreneur Focuses on Staffing PlansAs Patricia Wynn’s lifestyle business grows, it’s time for her to consider hiring employees and building an infrastructureBy Leslie Hunter-Gadsden|February 22, 2022
Our New Series: The First Year in the Life of a 50+ EntrepreneurWe're following Patricia Wynn launching her lifestyle assistant business. Here, she shares her excitement, concerns, startup efforts and thoughts on the road ahead.By Leslie Hunter-Gadsden|December 15, 2021
Why It's Great to Have a HobbyHere are a few benefits of making time to pick up a hobbyBy Grace Birnstengel|August 17, 2018
For Grieving People, Birds Can Bring HopeIn her new book, author Courtney Ellis shares how observing birds and their characteristics can help people feel less alone during a season of griefBy Julie Pfitzinger|May 3, 2024
Giving a Lift to Those in NeedRather than retire, this over-50 caregiver bootstrapped a business to help older adultsBy Erin Flynn Jay|April 24, 2024
The Benefits of Being a Late-Blooming EntrepreneurLiz Elting, one of America’s richest self-made women, talks about starting a business as an older adultBy Erin Flynn Jay|February 21, 2024
Hidden Costs Lurk Behind Patient PortalsA convenience for patients is becoming a revenue generator for the health care industry. What you should know about patient portal feesBy Olga Lucia Torres|March 25, 2024
'Purple Finch on Number Four' — How Feeding Birds Became My PassionFive hanging feeders, one on the ground, and a bird bath with a center waterspout are now all part of my pleasant backyard worldBy Linda Goor Nanos|February 13, 2024
Caffeine Pros and ConsWhen is your daily cup of coffee helping you, and when isn't it? And what about energy drinks?By Barbra Williams Cosentino|March 1, 2024
Why Familiar Scents Can Boost Your MoodResearchers recently discovered that familiar smells may foster specific autobiographical memories (AM) in humans and potentially assist in depression recoveryBy Amy McVay Abbott|April 16, 2024
Elder Abuse Is Easy to MissHere is what to look for if you suspect a caregiver — whether a relative or a professional — is mistreating a loved oneBy Leida Snow|May 6, 2024
Retirement Investing Tip: Take a Look at TIPSInflation-indexed government bonds offer handsome yields with little risk, which may more than cover many retirees’ living costsBy Jay Abolofia and Laurence J. Kotlikoff|January 24, 2024
Being There for a Loved One's Final BreathsCan our presence at the last breaths of a loved one help us heal?By Elaine Soloway|February 26, 2024
What You Need to Know About Medical DebtYou may be able to negotiate the amount you owe, but act quickly to avoid having to deal with a collection agencyBy Lucy Lazarony|January 3, 2024
Financial Tips for Never-Married CouplesUnmarried couples aged 50 and older are becoming more common, and they have a lot to learn about equitably sharing expensesBy Lucy Lazarony|April 5, 2024
Behind the Creaking DoorHow the CBS Radio Mystery Theater revived the art of audio drama half a century agoBy Anthony Head|February 15, 2024
More Treatment Options for People with Macular DegenerationNew therapies and lifestyle changes can help slow the progression of age-related macular generationBy Lisa B. Samalonis|April 8, 2024
The Brain Benefits of Trying Something NewTrying new tasks requires activation of less-used areas of the brain and stimulates new connections between brain regions.By Ronni Gordon|February 15, 2024
A Rock Documentary That Won't Die'Heavy Metal Parking Lot,' a cult classic documentary, offers a glimpse of youth culture lived by millions of people now in their 50sBy Clayton Trutor|January 16, 2024
Tango: Where Romance Is AgelessEspecially for those over 50, tango offers exercise and social connectionBy Marcy Goldman|July 3, 2018
Reapply for Medicaid or Risk Losing CoverageFormal end of COVID emergency means a return to pre-pandemic rulesBy Erin Flynn Jay|September 15, 2023
Research Milestones in Wearable Health TechMental health and visual impairment are just two examples of where new technology can be beneficialBy Erin Flynn Jay|May 22, 2023
Sandra Day O'Connor and Alzheimer's: A Personal StoryHow the Supreme Court Justice cared for her husband and lives with dementia nowBy Richard Harris|March 19, 2019
Pickleball and PoliticsIn addition to considering recreation, climate, cost and proximity to family when deciding where to retire, add one more factor: politicsBy Laurie Saloman|March 8, 2023
Opioids and Older AdultsAbuse of addictive painkillers is not a problem just among young people — the scourge afflicts older generations, tooBy Rebecca A. Hill|July 18, 2023
The Challenges of Finding a New DoctorMake a list of your needs, ask around for recommendations and learn more about concierge practicesBy Sally Benford|April 26, 2023
Finding Quiet in the 'Aging Thing'Stepping away from the hustle and bustle of daily life has new appealBy Jill Smolowe|July 31, 2023
More Than Skin Deep: Embracing VitiligoValarie Molyneaux is on a mission to help everyone like herself, living with vitiligo, to feel whole and freeBy Sharleen Lucas|April 5, 2023
Community Connections Help Residents Overcome Challenges and Age WellThe third season of the 'Century Lives' podcast travels from Presidio, Texas to the Bronx and explores how place mattersBy Carmen Cusido|May 11, 2023
10 Mental Health Hacks to Help Manage Depression and AnxietyLearn about some ways to lessen depression and anxiety based on an author's real-life experienceBy Paul Wynn|September 5, 2023
Overcoming Caregiver ReluctanceDiscover how to manage feelings of hesitancy and self-doubt as a caregiverBy Paul Wynn|November 15, 2023
A Mother and Son's Journey to 'Wrestlemania 39'It had been a rough couple of years for our family and this trip helped to make both of our dreams come trueBy Lisa Iannucci|July 4, 2023
How to Develop a Successful Social Media StrategyHumanize your brand rather than focus on your product; find a wise mentor who can help you avoid common mistakesBy Jennifer Nelson|June 19, 2023