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As people age, staying active, maintaining mental wellness and engaging with others become increasingly important. While there are many ways to lead a healthy lifestyle,…

Man’s best friend. Four‑legged family. Fur baby. There are many names humans call the animals they choose to bring into their homes as pets. Since…

Aging is a natural process that brings wisdom, self-assurance and inner strength — but it can also present unique challenges. As life changes, proactively building…

Researchers from the University of California Santa Barbara found evidence that using virtual reality can help improve the quality of life for older adults who…

The use of TikTok as a social media platform has been increasing in popularity. Though most frequently used by younger adults, some older adults have…

Emotion-focused communication has been shown to improve the care of those who need it within healthcare settings. Emotion-focused healthcare is a component of person-centered healthcare…

Two-thirds of assisted living communities within the United States allow residents to enroll in hospice care in order to age in place. This means that…

Prevention and mitigation of cognitive aging is a major concern for older adults. Several modifiable factors for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia have been identified—many of which focus…

As we age, cognitive abilities, including memory, typically decline. However, SuperAgers defy this trend. SuperAgers are those who maintain memory function comparable to people much…

In a world where retirement often means slowing down, some individuals, despite not needing to work after retirement, are choosing to do so with enthusiasm.…

A new study has found the perfect sleeping temperature for older adults. For a long time we have been told that sleeping in a colder…

Alzheimer’s disease is a concern for aging adults, especially for Black Americans who are two to three times more likely to develop it. Specific eating…