Your family expected this time would come. Your dad or mom would need your help -- serious help. According to the Institute on Aging (ioaging.org), in 1985, older adults accounted for 11 percent of the U.S. population. By 2010, they were 13 percent. More than 40 million Americans are nowRead More
Depression, feelings of isolation and loneliness are associated with a higher risk of mortality in adults of age 52 and older, according to a study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Perceived loneliness and sadness can contribute to a cognitive decline and even increase the risk ofRead More
Greek philosopher Aristotle said thousands of years ago: “Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence.” That quote is more telling than one might expect. According to eye-opening research, the happiest Americans are the oldest -- and older adults are moreRead More