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What Not to Say to an Isolated Older Adult

Isolated Older Adult

Well-intentioned comments can reinforce feelings of loneliness

APRIL 16, 2018 | By Michelle Seitzer

Providing Spiritual Care After a Disaster

Disaster

How a semi-retired pastor offers presence and compassion to those in need

MARCH 28, 2018 | By Mark Ray

What Helps for Depression When Medications Don’t

Depression

A sense of belonging and purpose are vital to emotional health

MARCH 27, 2018 | By Dr. John Franklin

How to Cope With a Parent Who Hoards

Hoarding

Hoarding disorder creates special problems for older adults and their loved ones

MARCH 21, 2018 | By Emily Gurnon

What We Can Still Learn From Mister Rogers as Adults

Mister Rogers

6 gems from the late, great PBS star

MARCH 21, 2018 | By Shayla Stern

5 Life Lessons From the Oldest Old

Oldest Old

In his new book, John Leland explores the positive realities of aging

MARCH 13, 2018 | By Robert DiGiacomo

7 Reasons Why You Should Travel

Travel

Reap the benefits of health, happiness and gratitude on your next journey

MARCH 12, 2018 | By Wendy Sue Knecht

Tell Your Doctor What’s on Your Bucket List

Bucket List

It'll help direct your health where you want it to go

MARCH 9, 2018 | By Grace Birnstengel

Rural America: A Good Place to Grow Old?

Rural America

Try your hand at peering into the future to find challenges and solutions

MARCH 7, 2018 | By Emily Gurnon

The Case for Swedish Death Cleaning

Swedish Death Cleaning

A bestselling book argues for a new approach to decluttering

MARCH 7, 2018 | By Shayla Stern

The Stigma of Mental Illness in Small Towns

Stigma of mental illness

Many older adults in rural areas forgo treatment

FEBRUARY 28, 2018 | By Emily Gurnon

Don’t Let Facebook Make You Crazy

Facebook

Three pitfalls and solutions for how to overcome them

FEBRUARY 23, 2018 | By Shayla Stern

Letting Go of Your Dreams for a Grown Child

Grown Child

Her daughter's mental-health issues led this mom to rethink things

FEBRUARY 21, 2018 | By Terry Haward

Bring Back the Paper Planner

Paper Planner

Phones offer convenience, but what do we lose when we’re digital only?

FEBRUARY 9, 2018 | By Grace Birnstengel

How a Life Jolt Can Lead to Transformation

Life Transformation

Which types of people see growth after traumatic life events and why

FEBRUARY 1, 2018 | By Mark Miller

Alcoholism and Recovery for Rural Older Adults

Alcoholism

Their alcohol use is growing, and resources can be hard to find

JANUARY 31, 2018 | By Kevyn Burger

Watch Dance Bring Joy to People Living With Dementia

Dementia

A choreographer shows how dancing enriches the lives of those with the condition

JANUARY 26, 2018 | By Grace Birnstengel

Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s #MeToo Moment

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

The Supreme Court Justice notes the importance of breaking the silence

JANUARY 25, 2018 | By Molly Finnegan

How to Help Your Older Loved One Feel Less Lonely

Feel Less Lonely

Older adults are at particular risk of the health effects of isolation

JANUARY 23, 2018 | By Melanie Haiken, Caring.com

How to Bounce Back From a Health Crisis

Health Crisis

It’s not the cards you’re dealt, but how you play them

JANUARY 22, 2018 | By Claire Zulkey

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