Better Than Happiness—Finding Joy
How can we bring more joy into our lives? It’s one thing to feel joy during the holidays when we have moments of gratitude...
Over the Hump
Banjo and Tango are head-turners. When people drive by our farm, they slow down, loop around the block, pause in the driveway,...
The Power of Connection
At age 100, Evangeline Shuler—a participant in one of our research studies on healthy aging—was remarkably vivacious....
Four Mistakes that Shorten Your Lifespan (And What to Do Instead)
Most Americans don’t realize how much lifestyle choices made starting in their early 20s can speed up or slow down the...
Long-Term Care Insurance: Your Questions Answered
If you are over 65, there is a 70% chance that you’ll need some long-term care assistance in your lifetime. That...
Resolve to Laugh
Northwestern winters aren’t easy. Last fall, as the days relentlessly grew shorter, I got my flu shot, sure—but I also...
A Face Full of Life
“GAH. Another wrinkle.” My mother stared at herself in the mirror, angry and frustrated. At nearly 70, she hated the...
Resilience: There’s a PATH for That
I’ve often thought that growing old is rather like adolescence; like teens, older people seem to change at their...
Age of Anxiety
Late-life anxiety is real for many people. For me, it showed up unexpectedly as I headed toward my retirement years, arriving...
My Best Friend’s Face Lift
Imagine this: You’re getting your hair done, adding a little color to hide the gray, sitting in front of a big mirror....
