Alone And Lonely: Responding To This Very Common Predicament
November 8, 2023
Is there a difference between being alone and being lonely? At this point, so many older adults are alone, vulnerable to the health consequences that are more likely as a solo ager and without the supports that typically allow an older adult to remain active and engaged. But does being…
Don’t Worry, Be Happy: Staying Happy In Difficult Times
October 26, 2023
We’ve noted previously that despite the vicissitudes and life-altering events that can happen as one gets on in age, most older adults experience a period of happiness and contentment in their later years. In fact, a recent study published in the Psychological Bulletin found that subjective well-being varies across the…
More Research, More Resources: Cracking The Code On Healthy Aging
August 23, 2023
Hardly a week goes by before a new article or research study comes out describing what’s essential to age in as healthy a way as possible. Indeed almost every week one agebuzz post or another addresses some aspect of this topic. Whether your goal is to live as long as…
Stay Connected: More Evidence That Social Interactions Promote Healthier Aging
June 14, 2023
As we’ve previously posted, social connections in your life appear to be critical for all sorts of health parameters as you get older. Covid underscored that even for the best of reasons, isolating older adults can cause serious negative consequences to their physical and emotional well-being. Even “weak ties,” i.e.,…
Waiting List By Kathleen M. Rehl
June 7, 2023
By Kathleen M. Rehl, Ph.D., CFP®, CeFT® Emeritus Waiting List Anticipating what’s yet to be My husband and I searched with hopeful hearts For a place that meets our growing needs As aging plays its part. We’ll want increasing levels of care From none to assisted and more A…
Social Connections: Seek Out Connection & Conversation To Boost Your Well-Being
May 3, 2023
You may not be an extrovert, and you may shy away from casual conversations with those you don’t know well, but if you’re human, more and more research underscores the importance of social connections for your health and well-being. You may think your time for making friends or connecting socially…