Have you had the conversation? Have you filled out your documents? And do your loved ones know your wishes? If you can’t easily answer these questions then you need to get up to speed about advance directives – and no better time to think about these issues than now, in honor of…

In today’s world, it’s very easy to be distracted by all that’s going on. Couple that with the risk of cognitive decline as we get older, and the result may be that as we age, it’s harder to pay attention and focus. Newly published research, however, provides evidence to support…

No doubt most of us have experienced it: pain in our knees, hips or shoulders, with arthritis often the culprit. And that pain can lead us to become more sedentary or shun exercise. But it turns out that by not exercising, we may be making things worse. And experts now suggest…

If you’re in the market for your next interesting read, you may want a glimpse of what’s to come. In the next few months, several new titles exploring the ups and downs of life as we continue to age will be hitting the bookshelves. So, take a look at The…

It seems that every time you read the news, there’s some new gadget or tech toy that has come on the market to catch your eye. But in this day and age, when time and resources are tight and aging populations are booming, embracing technology may not be a choice….

Everyone has an occasional day or two where they feel sad or down. But for the millions of older adults dealing with depression, those distressing feelings can be long-lasting, life-limiting and even life-threatening. Depression is not a natural aspect of aging, yet it can be a common occurrence and it’s…