Why square dancing offers potential benefits for older people
Q. Do you have any information or opinions on how square dancing affects aging? L.D. Indeed, there is a body of research that examines...
Successful Aging: More fresh perspectives on longevity
Last week, we presented some new perspectives on longevity based on the work of Laura Carstensen, director of the Stanford Center on...
Successful Aging: New ways to think about longevity
Last week, G.L. reported being stressed as she began her retirement after 60 years of working. She had given little thought to the...
What you need to know about turning 90 years old
Q. I recently celebrated my 90th birthday. We had a great celebration with family and friends. I don’t read a lot about 90-year-olds....
Taking a closer look at the achievements of the Silent GenerationQ. I am a member of the Silent Gene
Q. I am a member of the Silent Generation and feel we have been overlooked in terms of our character strengths and contributions to...
Successful Aging: The challenge of maintaining independence as we get older
Q. Our kids think we are ancient. All four of them want to be part of too many of our decisions, regardless of whether or not we feel it...