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4/29/2013 - Why Older Minds Make Better Decisions

The decisions we make throughout our lives about money, work, health and relationships have a tremendous influence on how we age. And as the number of older people increases, not only in the United States but around the world, the decisions seniors make and how they make them will have a significant impact on global… Read more 4/29/2013 - Why Older Minds Make Better Decisions

4/29/2013 - Mediterranean Diet Might Help Stave Off Dementia

Eating fish, chicken, olive oil and other foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids while staying away from meats and dairy — the so-called Mediterranean diet — may help older adults keep their memory and thinking skills sharp, a large new U.S. study suggests. Read the full article at U.S. News and World Report.

4/29/2013 - A Rising Tide of Substance Abuse

America’s 78 million aging baby boomers are heading into retirement with more than their considerable wealth, health and education. They are also bringing into their golden years an epidemic of drug and alcohol abuse and mental illness that has yet to be recognized, according to a recent Institute of Medicine report. Read the full article… Read more 4/29/2013 - A Rising Tide of Substance Abuse

4/27/2013 - Today’s Dream House May Not Be Tomorrow’s

HOUSES are just buildings, but homes are often beautiful dreams. Unfortunately, as millions of people have learned in the housing crisis, those dreams don’t always comport with reality. Read the full article at The New York Times.

4/26/2013 - Alzheimer’s: Gene Could Help to Clear Brain Plaques Responsible for the Disease

Mapping out how an Alzheimer’s gene works could lead to new treatments. So far, nearly two dozen genes scattered across four chromosomes have been linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. But identifying such genetic risk factors doesn’t mean that researchers fully understand how they contribute to cognitive decline and dementia. And that understanding… Read more 4/26/2013 - Alzheimer’s: Gene Could Help to Clear Brain Plaques Responsible for the Disease

4/26/2013 - Why Your Grandpa Is Cooler Than You

Most of us are aware that there are two types of old these days. There is baby-boomer old, an audacious, aspirational sort of old. Common depictions include couples sky-diving for their 40th anniversaries; Richard Branson doing all manner of macho rich-guy nonsense; and the woman of a certain age on a seashore holding a fluttering… Read more 4/26/2013 - Why Your Grandpa Is Cooler Than You

4/26/2013 - Diabetes Advice for the Elderly: Relax

Diabetes affects nearly 27 percent of older adults. Older diabetics face higher risks of such complications as heart attacks, kidney disease and blindness; they’re more likely than other seniors to wind up in nursing homes. But Dr. Medha Munshi’s response often startles anxious relatives. “You can relax a little,” she often tells them. “Sometimes quality… Read more 4/26/2013 - Diabetes Advice for the Elderly: Relax

4/25/2013 - To cut health bills, boomers need 20-somethings

Baby boomers with individual health plans stand to benefit big-time when public insurance exchanges launch on January 1. The centerpiece of the Affordable Care Act, these state-level marketplaces will improve boomers’ access to health coverage and may even bring down underlying premiums for those who don’t qualify for a government subsidy, experts say. Read the… Read more 4/25/2013 - To cut health bills, boomers need 20-somethings

4/24/2013 - Giving Good Praise to Girls: What Messages Stick

How to praise kids: It’s a hot topic for many parents and educators. A lot of the conversation around it has stemmed from studies by Carol Dweck, professor of psychology at Stanford and a Stanford Center on Longevity faculty affiliate who has been researching this specific topic for many years. Read the full article at… Read more 4/24/2013 - Giving Good Praise to Girls: What Messages Stick

4/24/2013 - Census Bureau Profile America Facts for Features: Older Americans Month: 5/2013

A meeting with the National Council of Senior Citizens resulted in President John F. Kennedy designating May 1963 as Senior Citizens Month, encouraging the nation to pay tribute to older people across the country. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter’s proclamation changed the name to Older Americans Month, a time to celebrate those 65 and older… Read more 4/24/2013 - Census Bureau Profile America Facts for Features: Older Americans Month: 5/2013