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What Has the U.K.’s Minister of Loneliness Done to Date?

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Despite minister turnover, Britain's mission against loneliness hasn't budged

JANUARY 17, 2020 | By Grace Birnstengel

Do You Have Existential Anxiety?

a woman looking anxious and agraid

Politics and climate change could be contributing factors

JANUARY 16, 2020 | By Anuradha Varanasi

Neuroscientist Daniel Levitin Shares His Keys to Aging Well

Daniel Levitin is a neuroscientist, professor emeritus of psychology, musician and best-selling author who has extensively studied the brain and its impact on aging

On staying active and realizing you can reinvent yourself at any age

JANUARY 16, 2020 | By Christopher Booker, PBS NewsHour

New Year’s Resolutions From the Wisest Americans

Resolutions

Interviews with over 1,000 elders provided these smart lessons for living

JANUARY 1, 2020 | By Karl Pillemer, Ph.D.

Resolve to Alleviate Your Fears in the New Year

Fears

If you find yourself worrying over what might come, consider these steps

JANUARY 1, 2020 | By Amy Florian

The Gift of A Dog Named Penny

Dog

Remembering how a little dog gave a family a lot of hope

DECEMBER 24, 2019 | By Stan Gornicz

We Know About Mental Health. What About Social Health?

Social Health

Socialization has a serious part to play in your overall health

DECEMBER 19, 2019 | By Grace Birnstengel

A Father’s Grief: When Love Isn’t Enough

Grief

A poignant reflection on how saving his son wasn't an option

DECEMBER 11, 2019 | By Larry Carlat

How the Science of Brain Health Inspires a Storyteller

Brain Health

Josh Kornbluth's work emphasizes the importance of social connections

DECEMBER 10, 2019 | By Patricia Corrigan

The Spiritual Practices of a Lapsed Protestant

Spiritual Practices

Quiet reflection and assorted rituals bring a sense of calm and well-being

DECEMBER 9, 2019 | By Louisa Rogers

OPINION: Older Shouldn’t Mean Kept Separate

Older People

Why it's crucial to keep people 60+ integrated in our communities

DECEMBER 6, 2019 | By Terry Kaelber

The 4 Poignant Questions Older Men Ask Themselves

Older Men

What the author of 'Old Man Country' learned talking to elders

DECEMBER 5, 2019 | By Thomas Cole

4 Ways to Combat the Isolation of Remote Work

Remote Work

Home-based employment can get lonely, but doesn't have to

DECEMBER 3, 2019 | By Nancy Collamer

How Meditation Can Ease the Path of Grieving

Meditation

A writer's experience and an expert's advice

DECEMBER 2, 2019 | By Suzanne Boles

‘Tis the Season to Show Kindness to Lonely Adults

Lonely Adults

Ways to make the holidays less sad and isolating for older friends and neighbors

NOVEMBER 29, 2019 | By Randi Mazzella

Ways to Be Grateful Every Day

Grateful

Celebrating what you have, and not envying what you lack, is the key

NOVEMBER 25, 2019 | By Julie Pfitzinger

What We Can Still Learn From Mister Rogers as Adults

Tom Hanks portrays Fred Rogers

With the new movie starring Tom Hanks, here are 6 gems from the late, great PBS star

NOVEMBER 22, 2019 | By Shayla Thiel Stern

Do You Meditate? Here’s Why You Might Want To

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Millions around the world find physical, mental and spiritual benefits to meditation

NOVEMBER 18, 2019 | By Debbie Musser

5 ‘Sesame Street’ Lessons We Need Again As Adults

Muppets from Sesame Street

Valuable lessons a few muppets can teach us later in life

NOVEMBER 14, 2019 | By Bryce Kirchoff

Coping With Complicated Grief

Grief

After loss, it's a different path to 'the new normal' for those with depression

NOVEMBER 14, 2019 | By Suzanne Boles

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We all feel lonely at times. But it doesn't have to be that way.

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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.

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