With the number of Americans over age 65 expected to skyrocket by 47% between 2022 and 2050, there is a growing emphasis on living well — not just long — into the senior years. Two gerontologists from ...

Now that we’re a month into 2025, how are your New Year’s resolutions holding up? Are you still sticking to your healthy eating and exercise goals? For older adults, adopting healthy habits isn’t just ...

Elder care by Zhanna Danilova via iStock for WMNF News. Older adults and their caregivers have different needs when it comes to preparing for hurricanes and other emergencies. On WMNF’s Tuesday Cafe, ...

Parents know that one of their jobs is to protect their child from pain. Some misguided parents morph this laudable goal into attempts to foster continuous happiness upon their children. Not a good ...

The holiday season presents unique challenges for older adults. It may create feelings of loneliness or bring up memories of loved ones no longer present. Despite this, the holidays can still be a ...

Whether you’re walking around trick-or-treating with young kids or handing out candy, Halloween can be unsettling for the elderly or someone who lives alone. A change in the evening routine, high ...

“There is no 'usual' anymore,” my neighbor divulged about her holiday gatherings. “Between parents aging, divorces, people moving, and especially the kids getting older, I never know what each holiday ...