Manhattan has, for many of us, been a siren song- we can’t stay away and are always drawn back. For some lucky (and wealthy) seniors, there will now be the option of continuing the luxury life of a sophisticated Manhattanite, with all of the supports a senior could desire. Bloomberg’s Pursuits section…

Psychologist Susan Pinker’s recent book, The Village Effect, marshals original field research with psychological theories and evidence to arrive at a singular conclusion: Face-to-face social interactions are probably the most determinative factors in whether you live a long life. Pinker, a journalist and developmental psychologist, has explored the reasons that…

As we age, many of us feel the effects of cognitive changes in our brains: we may struggle to remember a name, forget where we put our glasses or perhaps get more rigid in our thinking. All of us could use a little more focus and flexibility, and for some, mindfulness…

With estimates of spending $120 billion a year, seniors are a force to be reckoned with in the world of travel. With more time and resources than previous generations, older travelers are now jumping on the travel bandwagon like never before, and entities such as National Geographic’s Expedition Trips are creating…

If you can satisfy your chocolate craving and improve your cognitive functioning, wouldn’t you like to know that? Well, according to Harvard physician Robert Shmerling, there is some, but not conclusive, evidence that this may be so. Dark chocolate and cocoa contain flavanols, plant-based substances that act as anti-inflammatories and…

If you have the chance to see photos from your grandson’s latest travel adventure, or can wish an old friend birthday wishes with the click of a button, who wouldn’t want to take advantage of that? If recent research is correct, it does seem like senior users of Facebook are enjoying…