Emotional Well-Being

By now, you’re likely aware of the central role that friendships play in our lives as we get older. As the saying goes, “Friends are the family we choose,” and in fact, many of us are getting ready to celebrate a “Friendsgiving” instead of, or in addition to, whatever Thanksgiving…

Everyone has a unique and idiosyncratic experience growing older. No two of us are exactly alike, and our own aging process is informed by everything from our physical health to our family circumstances. Yet, at the same time, some trends transcend individual experiences, and they paint a picture of what…

It’s a perennial problem, no matter the season. While Spring is often associated with cleaning, a late-in-the-year review of our possessions may also be a good idea, especially as the holidays and the new year approach. Almost all of us have more stuff than we actually need, and for many,…

Whether you are a music producer (meaning you sing or play an instrument) or a music appreciator ( you listen to music or attend performances), the evidence is mounting that the presence of music in your life can be a powerful ally in maintaining cognitive functioning well into your later…

As we highlighted in an earlier post on heart health, data from a recent study show that heart attack deaths in the United States have dropped dramatically since the 1970s. Why is that? Everything from technological advances in CPR and portable defibrillators to better cardiac imaging and cardiac care units…

There’s no getting around aging, and for most of us, there’s no avoiding the ageism that often confronts us- whether it’s at the doctor’s office, the workplace, or in society at large. Most of us beyond a certain age are well aware of everyday ageism, but for those who are…