Aging & Wellness
Which Countries Have the Most Positive Age Stereotypes?
Cultures around the world differ in how they refer to older adults, but is this due to the proportion of older adults in the population,…
Strong Social Support Today Improves Tomorrow’s Physical & Mental Health
In a study that earned a 2020 Bronze Innovative Research on Aging Award, researchers investigated how and why social support influences older adults’ health. The…
Neighborhood Watch: The Relationship between Physical Activity & Neighborhood Cohesion
While physical activity is a key contributor to the health and well-being of older adults, many people are inactive. Neighborhood social cohesion—trust and strong ties…
Growing Gains: Older Adults Reap Multiple Benefits from Gardening
Gardening is associated with physical, psychological, and social benefits, but few studies have systematically investigated the benefits of gardening for older adults. In a recent…
TRENDING NOW: Virtual Bands Are Playing Away Pandemic Stress
Carol Rosenstein firmly believes that playing a musical instrument can “mend minds.” CNN reports that her nonprofit organization that uses music to help people battling…
Gains & Losses: How Older & Younger Adults Weigh Their Options
Older and younger adults evaluate choices differently. A study that earned a 2020 Silver Innovative Research on Aging Award revealed how this evaluation can change…
Online & On Edge: Older Adults’ Internet Use & Stress Levels during the Pandemic
Past research has resulted in conflicting findings about the relationship between internet use and well-being among older adults. In a recent study of Israelis age…
Extra Credit: The Cognitive Benefits of Lifelong Learning for Older Adults
What happens when older adults go back to school? Researchers investigated the cognitive benefits of coursework for older adults in a study that earned a…
TRENDING NOW: Older Adults Turn to Virtual Jobs for Extra Income during Pandemic
As COVID-19 continues to contribute to a tight economy, older adults are creatively finding alternative ways to get out of economic woes, as The Oakland…
The Ties That Bind: The Benefits of Strong and Weak Social Connections Later in Life
As we age, do close relationships or weaker social connections benefit us more? The long-term association between different types of social ties and emotional well-being…
Raising Resilience: Improving Older Adults’ Well-Being with a Resilience-Based Intervention
Resilience—the ability to recover from or adapt well to adversity, loss, or other difficulties—is associated with a number of benefits to well-being. However, few interventions…
A Lifetime of Relationships Affects Life Satisfaction in Older Adults
Being married has been shown to have benefits for older adults’ well-being. New research suggests the relationships one has throughout life have a role to…
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