positive psychology
Attitude Matters: Outlook on Aging Shapes Health Outcomes
,Older adults approach the aging process with a wide range of beliefs and psychological defense mechanisms in place to combat the inevitable cognitive and physical…
How-Tos for Savoring the Joys in Life
,How do you respond during positive experiences in your life? Sometimes, in the midst of a happy moment, we are already focused on the next…
Reflections on Aging, Irony & Wisdom
,“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…
How Participation in Sports Influences the Experience of Aging
,A study in the Journal of Aging Studies explores how participation in sports influences older adults’ understanding of age and aging. In particular, the study…
Aging Well Despite Chronic Illness
,Physical health is an important aspect of successful aging. However, given the fact that almost three-fourths of older adults in the United States have two…