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Quality of life
Reflections 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 More150 Minutes per Week of Physical Activity Associated with Healthy Aging
, Health & WellnessIndividuals who are physically active are likely to live longer, but how does physical activity in older adulthood affect quality of life? Does physical activity…
Read MoreNeighborhood Social Cohesion & Social Capital: Implications for Older Adult Well-Being
, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Context & Health, UncategorizedIt has been well-established that singlehood and poverty in older adulthood are associated with lower subjective well-being. However, a recent study published in the Gerontologist…
Read MorePredicting Happiness in Our Oldest Years
, Cognitive HealthHappiness is believed to partly stem from comparison of one’s current situation relative to past achievements. Very little is known about happiness and its impact…
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