China is hoping to avoid an acceleration in the pace of new COVID cases during the coming Lunar New Year holiday, when Chinese people traditionally travel home to see family, Read more
Tag: Geriatric Health
Americans are lonelier than ever — and that’s bad for your health
“Happy” Thanksgiving. “Merry” Christmas. “Happy” New Year. We’re conditioned to think that the holidays, which are about to begin, are meant to be joyous times with family and friends. TV Read more
Your spouse is diagnosed with a serious disease. Now what?
For seniors, there’s only one thing worse than receiving a sudden, serious medical diagnosis: It’s when your spouse gets the diagnosis. You’re just as scared and stunned. But you’re also Read more
What neuroscientists have learned about rejuvenating the aging brain—and what you can do too
We all understand that no magic elixir can stop or even slow the human brain or skeletal muscles from aging. But is that true? After two decades of research with Read more
When will we care as much about Alzheimer’s as we did about COVID-19?
Where is the hysteria? Where is the mass panic? Where is the preening virtue signaling? Why aren’t people on Twitter showing off by screaming “granny killer!” at anyone who disagrees Read more
So long, senior centers and nursing homes. Older adults don’t want to spend their time in places where they are seen as victims in decline.
At 104 years old, Sally has more stories than you can imagine. As a young woman during World War II, she was the embodiment of Rosie the Riveter, working in Read more
In retirement, make this your new ‘job’
What if the narrative around aging in this country, and the world, was not about retiring and no longer working but instead about working to pursue health and wellness for Read more
How to prepare for disasters, power outages and medical emergencies if you’re aging alone
For Beth (not her real name) living alone is a good thing. Over the years, she has grown accustomed to the single lifestyle. She’s satisfied with doing things on her Read more
Our ‘golden years’ are about saving enough money — but having choice, autonomy and agency matter even more
If you’re a retiree or pre-retiree, your financial adviser might be acting as an amateur gerontologist with you. That’s because some advisers also see themselves as life coaches, dispensing advice Read more
How do you care for an aging parent who didn’t care for you?
Family caregiving is commonly viewed as an act of love. So much so that the phrase “caring for a loved one” is practically synonymous with family caregiving. But not every family experience Read more