Successful ageing is a multidimensional concept encompassing the maintenance of physical health, cognitive function and social engagement alongside psychological well‐being. Researchers characterise ...

Successful aging lacks a clear definition. Elizabeth Saenger, PhD, Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health Program Director, speaks with Dilip Jeste, MD, Director of the Institute for Research on Aging, ...

Researchers have found that positive attitudes about aging can increase lifespan by up to 7.5 years, while also improving ...

Dr. Stephen Bracci offers insights into changing perceptions of beauty and what's ahead in 2025 "Twenty-five years ago, when we opened our doors, the concept of beauty was defined by the young," said ...

The view that aging is all downhill may be one that you implicitly believe in. How many times have you made jokes about your age, made jokes about someone else’s age, or just looked in the mirror with ...

Ageism is alive and well and is considered a barrier in the workplace. Although most workers age 40 and older are protected under the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, roughly ...

America is in the midst of a seismic demographic shift. The number of people 65 and older is on track to double by 2040, reaching 80 million. By 2030, all baby boomers will be 65 or older, and the ...

This week is a continuation of my annual anniversary column, which marks 24 years of writing Successful Aging. That’s 1,175 columns later. Readers shared their experience and advice covering over 35 ...

Most people living on a fixed income worry about having enough money, but you can ease your concerns by preparing now for ...