Companionship

We spend a lot of time and attention focusing on aspects of physical health and how eating a healthy diet, getting sufficient sleep, or keeping your body moving are essential for aging in a healthier way. What may not get enough attention, however, are the psychological factors that can also…

While it may come as a surprise to young people, older adults- even very old adults- continue to have sex into their later years. While not universal, the numbers are still impressive. According to the National Poll on Health Aging, 40% of adults between the ages of 65-80 say they…

Most of us are probably feeling the economic squeeze at this point. Gas prices and food costs are higher, interest rates and rents are rising and everything seems more expensive than it used to be. And there’s concrete data to support your suspicions. Inflation is now at its highest point…

The Roman statesman Cicero once said, “Life is nothing without friendship.” For most of us, that statement rings true, even if we may not always live up to its promise. There are so many “involuntary” (yet important) relationships in our lives: our family, and our work colleagues, for example, and…

We’ve known for quite a long time that sensory input is critical to keeping our brains healthy and functioning. One important source of that input is social engagement. We also know that one of the most concerning health perils that accompanied Covid was the social isolation of many of our…

It’s likely you’ve heard the phrase “It takes a village” when it comes to raising children. But for those of us going through “aging in place” (either for ourselves or our loved ones) we know it often takes a village to provide support and services to older adults living in…