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When it comes to aging and its effect on our brains, one classic change is slowed processing speed. In general, processing speed starts to decline in our mid-20s and more so after our mid-40s. Despite this universal, normal, age-related change, there are still ways to purposefully engage our brains to train for speed. ...

When you think you’re ready to retire, Social Security can help you make an informed decision about when to apply for benefits, based on your individual and family circumstances. The best and easiest way to estimate your future Social Security benefits is with a personal "my Social Security" account. ...

If you're a grandparent, then you know that a lot has changed in the baby-care arena, and new parents spend a lot of time explaining those changes to us. That's why we're passing along updated infant sleep guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics. ...

Many families do not understand that most senior communities (including independent living, assisted Living and nursing homes), as a default procedure, will respond to most issues by sending your loved one to the Emergency Department. Communication with the facilities is vital now, more than ever, for families to take steps to avoid 911 being called over issues that could be resolved proactively. ...

New research demonstrates that the inability to balance for 10 seconds is linked to nearly double the risk of death from any cause within the next decade. In other words, if you can balance on one foot for 10 seconds, you cut your chances of dying in half over the next 10 years. ...

Do you want more friends but don't know how to make more of them? Then you may want to check out Chat Pals, a telephone and video-based (Zoom) program that matches people with shared backgrounds, interests and experiences. ...

For most 90-somethings with osteoporosis, a series of broken bones, surgery, hospital stays and nursing home care would spell the beginning of the end. But my fiercely independent mother never even whispered, “It’s curtains for me now.” It has always been a matter of mind over matter for Mom. As my Dad used to always say (borrowing from Ben Franklin), “You can do anything you set your mind to.” ...

There are several reasons why inflation is harder on older adults than others. Let’s start with the fact that most seniors live on a fixed income. Inflation is not an abstract idea … it’s real.  ...