Can Wisdom Protect Against Loneliness?

A fascinating new study of loneliness found that adults are at risk across the entire lifespan, but especially during their late-20s, mid-50s, and late-80s. Equally interesting:…

Making a Safe Transition From Hospital to Rehab

If you have a parent or other loved one who will soon be released from the hospital after an injury or surgery, he or…

The Benefits of Water Aerobic Classes for Seniors

You’re light on your feet, many of your aches and pains have disappeared, and you’re performing exercises you never thought possible. Welcome to water aerobics!  What…

4 Ways Seniors Manage Diabetes

If you are a senior adult with diabetes, your life is not over. Yes, it is a challenge, but there are ways to manage…

The Negative Effects of Elderspeak

Faye Kirtley doesn’t appreciate it when store clerks talk down to her and act as if “I don’t know what I’m doing,” she said. “It’s…