Mental Health

You walk into a room in your house and promptly forget why you did so. Or you start an online purchase and forget your zipcode when prompted. Or maybe you’re out running an errand and momentarily forget the name of the acquaintance you bump into. Are you losing your mind?…

One week into the new year, and some of us are still celebrating (and some of us, not so much). For those still engaged in celebrations, or even for those who have returned to their usual state of affairs, what is your relationship with alcohol these days? In recent years,…

It may be the season to be jolly and festive, but for many, especially older adults, the holiday season can be a time of challenge and dismay, bringing up past sorrows and missed loved ones or underscoring a sense of loneliness, even “invisibility.” In fact, many may question not only…

As we noted earlier this fall, hair loss and the psychological distress that can result continue to be a target of scientific research and technological advances. It seems that even though hair loss does not cause serious illness or life-threatening conditions, it is commonplace (by age 65, about 53% of…

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…

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…