Health & Well-Being
A new PBS documentary airing Wednesday is an urgent call to action
JANUARY 23, 2017 | By Emily Gurnon
Taking these concrete steps will help you cope later on
JANUARY 20, 2017 | By Amy Florian
A recent study of 6.6 million people showed a connection
JANUARY 13, 2017 | By Shayla Stern
Slideshow
Doors prevent wandering by 'exit seeking' residents in memory care
JANUARY 4, 2017 | By Shayla Stern
A forgotten photo from the past leads to a tender moment for this couple
JANUARY 2, 2017 | By Marie Marley
Video
Exercise is No. 1, this researcher says. His No. 2 tip will surprise you.
DECEMBER 20, 2016 | By Emily Gurnon
Symptoms the writer had attributed to his mother’s dementia virtually disappeared
DECEMBER 19, 2016 | By Bob DeMarco
She is still alive, but memories of our five-decade friendship are now mine alone
DECEMBER 13, 2016 | By Patricia Corrigan
Findings from a new Journal of the American Medical Association study
NOVEMBER 28, 2016 | By Emily Gurnon
It is an extremely tough job, and only gets harder. Make sure you seek help.
NOVEMBER 4, 2016 | By Emily Gurnon
He founded Hilarity for Charity with his wife, whose mom has early-onset Alzheimer's
OCTOBER 14, 2016 | By Sherri Snelling
One woman's daughter calls it 'a very helpless feeling'
OCTOBER 11, 2016 | By Rachel Bluth, Kaiser Health News
Caregiving
This Alzheimer's facility turns nursing home design on its head
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016 | By Heidi Raschke
It could signal dementia, but get a medical assessment so you know for sure
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 | By Leslie Kernisan, MD
He didn’t want to sadden children, but many feel shame with the disease
AUGUST 30, 2016 | By Emily Gurnon
Surmounting the hurdles often faced by those with cognitive impairment
AUGUST 23, 2016 | By Nancy Stein
The former columnist describes his strategy against the enemy, which he dubs 'Al'
AUGUST 11, 2016 | By Bill Lyon
New research suggests key lifestyle factors may make all the difference
JULY 25, 2016 | By Emily Gurnon
A recent study on mice shows promise, but some experts urge caution
JULY 21, 2016 | By Emily Gurnon
Memory loss isn't the only warning sign
JULY 11, 2016 | By Andrea Atkins
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Special Report
This special report includes storytelling, news and information about health care for older adults in rural areas
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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.
