Full House: Multigenerational Housing Trends
July 1, 2019
Homes for the nuclear family? Step to the side (or step inside) to instead take a look at intergenerational housing communities. A growing trend, this form of housing can take many shapes and can offer advantages for everyone involved, including extra support for children and companionship for seniors who might…
Break Away: Divorce Among Older Couples
June 30, 2019
It’s not a fairy-tale ending for everyone. While fewer Americans are getting divorced, the rates have continuously climbed for adults over 50. This “grey divorce” trend is fueled by various factors. A recent post from Forbes cites reasons that include financial issues, infidelity, and the not-so-simple struggle of growing apart….
What Age Do You Feel? The Disconnect Between Your Age And Your Perception Of Yourself
June 12, 2019
When you look in that morning mirror, what do you see? More importantly, does the image you see match what you feel inside? For many of us, especially as we get older, our “inner self” seems disconnected from our physical appearance or the impression that others have of us. Are…
Identity Politics: Does It Matter How Old The President Is?
June 12, 2019
Unless you’ve been under a rock the last few months, you know that the 2020 Presidential election season has begun. Donald Trump, who turns 73 years old tomorrow (June 14th) will face off against one of the 20+ Democrats currently running. Leading the polls among Democrats right now are 2…
Good To Hear: Encouraging Updates Regarding Hearing Loss
April 17, 2019
How many times a day do you say to someone, “Can you repeat that?” If it’s more times than you care to admit, chances are you suffer from some hearing loss- but welcome to the club. Estimates are that 45 million Americans currently are troubled by hearing loss, more than…
An Aging Paradox: Time May Speed Up But Our Sense Of Getting Old May Be Slowing Down
March 27, 2019
Raise your hand if you’ve said, “I can’t believe it’s already April next Monday.” We all know the feeling: time just flies as we get older, and we wonder how it’s possible that the days, months and years go so quickly. And now a professor at Duke University has provided…