Do your daily activities add meaning to your life? When researchers asked people over age 50 whether their day-to-day tasks were worthwhile, they found an interesting correlation. Individuals who rated their activities as the most worthwhile also had higher vitamin D in their bodies, walked nearly 20-percent faster, and were more likely to report sleeping well. […]
You have worked hard your entire professional career, making smart decisions, planning ahead and imagining your retirement. Now, the time has come to, in the words of Henry David Thoreau, “Live the life you’ve imagined.” As you step into this next phase of life and imagine your next chapter, here is a look at seven […]
While attitudes toward aging have improved in recent years, ageism is still a negative force in modern society. Ashton Applewhite, ageism expert and author of “This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism,” considers ageism the last prejudice sanctioned by the general population. When people speak negatively of aging or older people, they may use the […]
A new study notes that too much time in front of the TV may not be the best strategy for healthy aging. For people over age 50, consuming more than 3.5 hours of daily television may contribute to declines in cognition and language. And it appears that people who watch more TV may experience even more deterioration in […]
Summer isn’t over just yet. Labor Day weekend is just around the corner. There is still plenty of sunshine, beach trips and fun to enjoy. These easy summer safety tips will help yo, and your loved ones, to stay safe as you enjoy all that this season has to offer– wherever you go or whatever you […]
Ageism has always existed to some degree in American society. With more than 76 million members of the baby boomer generation beginning to reach retirement age. However, the problem of negative stereotypes about aging has come into new focus. While most people respect the older adults they know, society at large maintains a negative attitude toward […]