Living

It’s no secret that older people can become isolated and lonely, especially as connections with relatives and friends fall away and losses of loved ones occur. Without regular social interaction, grief and depression may overwhelm a lonely senior, potentially causing serious harm. Years ago, Patrick Arbore, of the Institute on…

Happiness. Meaning. Companionship. These are not always words you associate with physical exercise. But participants in The Senior Games can tell you that playing sports and competing, even at an old age, can be one of the great pleasures of life. Even those never athletic in their earlier days can come…

Playing a game of cards or even an online computer game is something many of us regularly enjoy. And now we have scientific evidence that such leisure activities are good for cognition as well. In a new study published in JAMA Neurology, researchers followed almost 2000 people over age 70 for…

Despite global warming, there are still plenty of winter days when cold weather can wreak havoc with your health and well being. This is especially so with seniors who are at enhanced risk from the cold, due to health conditions or medications. In fact, a drop in body temperature can…

Just like it makes sense for seniors to seek out geriatricians for their medical care, it also makes sense for older people to find a lawyer who specializes in issues of aging. As you age, legal issues may arise that are specifically related to changes in your physical or mental…

Good design not only brings beauty and joy but can also allow for better functionality of an item and, in essence, better quality of life. When stereotypical images of aging are the impetus for design, products often focus on safety or passivity. However, when designers contemplate an active and engaged…