Michael Gurven's new book takes a look at the evolution of human longevity and tries to dispel common misconceptions about aging. Reading time 6 minutes Aging is inevitable, but it hasn’t always ...

This is not a review of the research literature on aging. It’s a report of one aging person about the experience of growing older. Often, elderly people don’t want to discuss the intimate details of ...

In my career, I had the privilege of meeting thousands of Elders and their families. I met the good, the bad and — let’s just say — grumpy. I learned early on from the curmudgeons that I did not want ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image Credit: Shutterstock. Aging is a mixed bag of blessings and challenges, just like anything in life. There are enough ...

Growing older should bring dignity, safety, and support. Yet for many families across California, the reality can be far darker. The very people entrusted with caring for older adults, family members, ...

Maria Popova, creator of the Marginalian once said, “We live in a culture that dreads the entropic inevitability of growing older, treats disease to be cured with potions and regimens, anesthetizes it ...

Recent media shines light on the fact that growing older does not mean growing lonelier. The main characters in the Netflix’ series Grace and Frankie, for example, demonstrate the importance of close ...

75 Quotes About Aging Gracefully and Powerfully originally appeared on Parade. Aging is a natural progression of life, but it can sometimes be difficult to adapt to all the changes that come with ...