Imagine the thrill of solving a mind-bending puzzle, the joy of a sudden breakthrough, or the confidence of being an expert. That’s the magic of knowledge, which fuels our potential an… Read More
Christmas gift shopping is a daunting task, but the challenges don’t end with the last receipt. You also need to wrap them.
It might not sound that terrifying if you have only a couple… Read More
It’s common for family members to fight sometimes. Getting into an argument with one’s parents or starting a duel with a sibling has likely happened in most households. But some… Read More
Christmas is considered to be Jesus Christ's birthday and a religious holiday, but in recent years, the religious aspect is fading and in Western cultures, it is becoming just an opportunity… Read More
The National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health has awarded a grant to Weill Cornell Medicine to develop a screening tool and intervention for elder neglect in patient… Read More
I highly recommend a book that I just finished reading: Fault Lines: Fractured Families and How To Mend Them by Karl Pillemer, a sociologist who has done ground-breaking research on a new s… Read More
Alt werden wollen alle, alt sein nicht. Dies liegt vielleicht auch an unserer Furcht vor später Reue und einer deprimierenden Rückschau. Der weltweit renommierte Altersforscher Dr… Read More
By Megan Gilligan, Iowa State University
At the start of every new year, individuals often make resolutions to change aspects of their lives that they find undesirable. For some, these pr… Read More
Talking to elderly people can seem intimidating, even if you’re normally a chatty person. However, with a little practice and preparation, you’ll find that you can talk to older… Read More
According to Ayurvedic medicine, for a quality, deep sleep, it is critical not go to sleep too late in the evening. They didn't have a map when Jefferson sent them out to travel through… Read More
When I first became estranged from my youngest daughter 10 years ago, I did what I always do when faced with a question that needs an answer: I went to the library. Guess what? There were no… Read More
Harry and Meghan have apparently severed links with the royal family and moved halfway across the globe. Nicole Kidman has been allegedly snubbed by her two eldest Scientologist children. An… Read More
In the age of social distancing, more people are caring for loved ones despite being apart. And for some, supporting older relatives or family with disabilities from a distance is a challeng… Read More
What are the most regrets in old age and what would older people like to undo? A U.S. researcher asked this about 1500 older people and came to a surprising conclusion.
Often we face the… Read More
We often live life without being aware of the importance of the present moment, and we often overlook the value of every single experience we go through life.
Even though we all want to liv… Read More
January Monthly Musings
Wow! Where did January go? One month of 2018 disappearing into the past. I know pausing and reflecting about the present moments and the past few weeks helps me appr… Read More
The finale of season 13 of The Bachelorette left fans frustrated, and they had many good reasons to feel that way. But one reason I wasn't expecting was the overwhelming response that Rache… Read More