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The More You Know: A PSA on How to Be a Wiser Consumer of Scientific Research
, Cognitive Health, General Aging Research, Guest Contributors, Health & Wellness, Jordan Stein, Older Adult ConsumersA recent study in Neurobiology of Aging attempted to further scientific understanding of how the aging process impacts the human capacity to empathize. While the…
Read MoreHow-Tos for Savoring the Joys in Life
, Guest Contributors, Health & Wellness, Jennifer Smith, ResilienceHow do you respond during positive experiences in your life? Sometimes, in the midst of a happy moment, we are already focused on the next…
Read MoreReflections on Aging, Irony & Wisdom
, General Aging Research, Guest Contributors, Jordan Stein, Resilience“Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot.”—Charlie Chaplin To paraphrase the wise comedian, life is ironic—a paradox that sometimes…
Read MoreWhy Are Older Adults So Happy?
, Guest Contributors, Health & Wellness, Jordan Stein, ResilienceTheir bodies and minds are slowly deteriorating, yet research consistently finds that older adults say they’re happier on average than people half their age. So,…
Read MoreAuditory Deprivation: The Importance of Treating Hearing Loss Early
, Adrienne Tarnoff and Noreen Gibbens, Guest Contributors, Health & WellnessA common complaint from people who have gone too long without treating their hearing loss is “I can’t hear with my hearing aids.” What they…
Read MoreWhat You Can Do to Prevent Slips, Trips & Falls
, Falls Reduction, Guest Contributors, Health & WellnessWith a third of people age 65 and better reporting a fall each year and two-thirds of that number falling again within six months, falling…
Read MoreCommunication Tips for Family & Friends of Those with Hearing Loss
, Adrienne Tarnoff and Noreen Gibbens, Guest Contributors, Health & WellnessHearing loss can make communication frustrating for everyone. Remember: as frustrated as you may get, it is worse for the person with the hearing loss.…
Read MoreCommunication Tips for People with Hearing Loss
, Adrienne Tarnoff and Noreen Gibbens, Guest Contributors, Health & WellnessHearing loss can make conversations and social outings a struggle—but there are some steps you can take to make communication easier: Don’t try to hide…
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