Video games and aging: Are there real benefits?
Can virtual reality games do more than entertain? New research explores their potential to support our cognition as we age.
Staying safe from ticks and mosquitoes this summer
Ticks and mosquitoes shouldn't keep you off the trail or out of the garden. Cover up, stay to the middle of the path, use repellent, and do a quick check when you head inside. With those habits in your back pocket, you can spend the rest of summer doing what you love, with a lot less to worry about.
Key factors to aging well
Longevity isn't what older adults themselves point to when they describe aging well. Psychological well-being, strong relationships, and the ability to adapt to change ranked far above simply living longer. A positive outlook, staying socially connected, and continuing to learn all showed up as consistent threads.
Summer Essentials for Aging in Place: A Practical Checklist for Families
Simple ways to help an older parent stay cool, safe, and independent at home Summer can be a wonderful season for older adults living at home. Longer days, fresh air,…
Staying Safe and Socially Connected This Summer
Simple ways older adults and families can enjoy the season with comfort, confidence, and care Summer can be a wonderful season for older adults living at home. Longer days, warm…
Don’t ignore the signs: Supporting men’s mental health as we age
Would you recognize the signs if a husband, son, brother, or friend was struggling with their mental health? Learn how signs of depression in men can look different, why many men don't seek help, and how they can be supported.