Successful Aging: Finding solutions to loneliness and isolation in older Americans
Dear readers, Last week, we presented a quiz on myths about social isolation and loneliness in order to challenge some assumptions about...
Successful Aging: Challenging assumptions about loneliness and isolation in older Americans
Dear readers: Loneliness and social isolation in the U.S. is a growing epidemic affecting over eight million older adults, according to...
Successful Aging: How to encourage exercise to keep loved ones healthy
Q. My 68-year-old husband is healthy although a bit overweight. He gets no exercise and is not interested in joining a health club or...
Successful Aging: Money not the only reason some choose work over retirement
Q. I have stated dating a woman who is 71 years old, just a year older than me. Having been retired for the past five years, I am looking...
Successful Aging: Paying attention to Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment
Q. I recently went to my internist for a routine physical and complained about some memory changes and a bit more. He said that it is...
Successful Aging: 3 tech innovations to help older adults
Dear readers, Technology has become one of the hottest areas of innovation in aging. I recently had the opportunity to attend the...