Emotions

Have you started watching? Are you caught up in the drama of who Gerry, The Golden Bachelor, will choose as his partner for the rest of his life? You may have little interest in reality television, or the dating lives of others, but you should care about how older adults…

It’s a perennial question for many of us: Should we stay or should we go? The thought of moving can be overwhelming to many and, in fact, data seems to show that 70% of baby boomers plan to retire in a home they’ve already owned, rather than move elsewhere. While…

No doubt you’ve heard the phrase “A picture’s worth 1,000 words.” When it comes to photographs documenting what it’s like to be in the throws of dementia (or a caregiver of a person living with dementia) or to be a long-married couple living your final days, the images captured by…

It’s no secret that friendships– perhaps even more than romantic or family relationships- are critical for keeping yourself healthy, both physically and mentally, as you move on into your later years. But as we’ve also previously said, friendships typically just don’t happen- they require effort, intention, and even active pursuit…

None of us escapes loss and death during the course of our lives. Whether it’s the death of a loved one (be it an aging parent, spouse, or even a child), the disintegration of a beloved friendship, or the separation from a cherished occupation, we will all experience feelings of…

While studies suggest that older adults experience less stress and are better able to deal with it,  reactions to stressful, difficult times can linger as the result of a traumatic or life-altering event. In fact, research continues to show that the effects of stress as you grow older can be…