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You May Live Longer Than Your Parents—but You’ll Be Considered ‘Old’ Much Sooner April 4, 2017 by Marilyn Gardner - The cruel irony in American culture: we're living longer, but stereotypes about decline begin earlier.
Want to Live in a Great Place? Find an Age-Friendly City—or Town March 28, 2017 by Leigh Ann Hubbard - Among other things, an age-friendly community is walkable and safe, with opportunities for older people to find a job or volunteer, and to connect with others.
The Power of Positive Aging March 28, 2017 by Flora Davis - Do you feel good about growing older? If you do, you may very well live longer than those who dread old age. This good news (or bad news, depending on how you feel about aging) emerged from a study done…
A Stranger Just Called Her ‘Sweetie.’ How Does She Feel? March 27, 2017 by Lisa Esposito - The language used to describe aging, the way people talk to and about seniors, matters. Ageism can hurt your health, research shows. Shedding negative stereotypes and embracing positive attitudes now can help make life better as you get older.
What Happens When Someone Dies without a Will? - Years later, the story still haunts attorney Jennifer Cona. A man—in his 70s and in good health—retained her to draw up a will. He wanted to bequeath his sizable estate to his grandson and to a few charities. He did…
For the Umpteenth Time: ‘Too Old to Be President’ - Wondering how to respond when people equate a political candidate’s age with their fitness for office? You’ll find plenty of answers in “Biden is now America’s first octogenarian president,” which appeared in Salon. The writer reached out to experts like physician Louise…