Mental Health

Given the difficulties in the US housing market, it’s quite remarkable that close to 80% of older adults own their own homes, and about ¾ of those homeowners do so without carrying a mortgage. That’s a remarkable statistic about money and wealth among baby boomers, but it also underscores why…

If you were to buy into our youth-oriented culture, you might think there’s nothing to be happy about as you get older. Whether it’s your physical decline, the loss of friends or loved ones, or the finite number of days ahead of you, the prevailing ethos seems to suggest there’s…

Kurt Vonnegut once wrote, “Of all the words of mice and men, the saddest are, ‘It might have been.’” As you get on in years, it might be natural to think about the “what ifs.” What if you had taken that distant job you were offered? What if you hadn’t…

We’ve previously extolled the power of positive attitudes about aging to help you spend your later years in better health and perhaps even live longer. We’ve cited the seminal work of Professor Becca Levy of Yale University for her pioneering research in this field, and in her recent book, Breaking…

There’s no shortage of things to cause you stress or worry in this day and age. Between political strife, economic concerns, global disputes, and climate change, there’s plenty to keep you up at night. And that’s before you even consider your own personal situation, whether it’s your health or the…

For many, the approach of Valentine’s Day does not necessarily include a romantic interlude with your honey, but rather an opportunity to express your love and affection for your “Galentine,” that is, a moment dedicated to expressions of love and gratitude for deep friendships. As Euripides once said, “One loyal…