Aging & Wellness

The change in one’s life role after retirement is suspected to influence satisfaction with one’s life as a whole. A recent study investigated how satisfaction…

Receiving an early diagnosis for a disease can be a double-edged sword. While an early diagnosis can sometimes provide opportunities for better long-term care planning,…

Taking “home is where the heart is” to another level, a study has found that a person’s living space can reveal their personality traits and…

A new census report reveals that there is a growing number of childless older adults. The term for older adults who do not have kids…

Research in western nations suggests older adults are more prosocial than younger adults; however, it is unclear whether this is the case in non-western nations…

Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin looked at the effect of telehealth treatment by lay counselors vs. clinicians on depression among homebound older…

Identifying and labeling emotions is one area in which older and younger people differ, but the reason why is still unclear. A recent study utilized…

Past research has found a link between disrupted sleep, which is common in aging, and poorer cognition. To date, researchers have already found evidence for…

A new trend in the realm of entertainment is sweeping across televisions around the country. McKnight’s Senior Living reports on a streaming service designed for…

In recent years, health and aging researchers have increasingly turned to the theory of gerotranscendence to understand aspects of positive aging and developmental shifts in…

Managing finances can be challenging at any age, but may be particularly important for older adults on a fixed income. In a study that earned…

Older adults comprise the largest segment of the US workforce, yet they also experience the most interpersonal mistreatment. Researchers at the University of New Mexico…