3 min readA quick exercise reveals your own age beliefs — and Yale researcher Dr. Becca Levy’s work shows why they matter. Positive age beliefs can add 7.5 years to your life, offset genetic dementia risk, and even reverse decline once thought inevitable.
7 min readIndependence is a foundational principle of our society. Especially in America, we exalt the individual. But as we age, we confront tradeoffs between independence and
9 min readSuccessful aging and dementia don’t typically go together, but lots of us are talking about them. Does having dementia disqualify you from successful aging?
5 min readIn honor of World Alzheimer’s Day, I’m publishing a list of my favorite books and movies about dementia. They offer realistic as well as hopeful insights for this challenging disease.
7 min readPeople with dementia often express the desire to go home. Increase your understanding of dementia and pleas to go home so you can respond better.
6 min readMidlife loneliness affects over 40% of people in the US. Learn about what causes loneliness, why it matters and how to spot it in yourself or a loved one.
6 min readKnitting isn’t just something your grandmother did. People in this next chapter of life are rediscovering needle crafts and reaping real health benefits of knitting — from better mood and lower stress to sharper memory and eased chronic pain.
10 min readPeople ignore early signs of dementia. But an early diagnosis is best. Here are 6 things you can do if you suspect cognitive impairment.
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