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, Aging & WellnessRecently, a collaboration between a university and a Life Plan Community has created a unique educational program that builds on the life experience and knowledge…
Read MoreRich Man, Poor Man: How Does a Positive Attitude toward Aging Affect Different Economic Groups?
, Aging & WellnessPrevious research on aging has shown that positive attitudes toward aging can have multiple benefits for health and well-being, but it has not been clear…
Read MoreWhen Volunteers Vamoose: Why Older Adults Stop Volunteering
, Aging & WellnessVolunteering by older adults not only provides important societal benefits, but has also been shown to have positive impacts on the health of those who…
Read MoreSetting the Record Straight: Debunking Harmful Myths about Aging
, Aging & WellnessAgeism, inaccurate media portrayals, and lack of adequate education on aging all combine to produce a number of misconceptions about aging. In light of the…
Read MoreAn Apple a Day Keeps Distress at Bay: Psychological Benefits of Eating Fruits & Veggies
, Aging & WellnessThere is growing evidence that nutrition not only plays a role in disease prevention, it can also impact mental health. A recent study of more…
Read MoreShare and Share Alike: How Patterns of Generosity Change with Age
, Aging & WellnessResearch suggests that generosity increases with age. One reason suggested for this is that older adults may be more motivated to provide assistance to individuals…
Read MoreDay by Day: Immediate Benefits to Older Adults from Physical Activity
, Aging & WellnessAlthough much evidence suggests that physical activity has physical and psychological benefits for older adults, less is known about how types of activity and time…
Read MoreRe-Examining Lifestyle Redesign: A Closer Look at What Makes an Intervention Succeed
, Aging & WellnessIn order to design and implement successful lifestyle interventions for older adults, it’s important to understand the mechanisms that contribute to their success. A recent…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Older Adults Living Apart Together
, Aging & WellnessThe nature of committed relationships is changing for many older adults. “Living Apart Together” is an increasingly common type of relationship in which couples do…
Read MoreDollars & Sense: How Age Determines Monetary Decision-Making
, Aging & WellnessA recent study attempted to identify differences in monetary decision-making behaviors between older and younger adults. The authors were interested in two factors: decision quality,…
Read MoreThe Right Tool for the Right Job: Measuring Psychological Wellness in Older Adults
, Aging & WellnessSelf-esteem (SE) is an important attribute at any age. That said, does it remain the same into later life? What’s more, how do researchers measure…
Read MoreLate-Life Brain Workout: Those Over Age 70 Still Benefit from Cognitively Stimulating Activities
, Aging & WellnessA number of studies have shown a positive association between cognitively stimulating activities and later cognitive function. However, few of these studies look at the…
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