A study pooling data from 24 countries found social engagement was associated with better cognitive scores over time, but cannot prove cause and effect.
Diverse Social Activities May Help Slow Age-related Cognitive Decline
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Healthy Aging Is A Matter Of Balance
Mayo Clinic’s Kenton Kaufman explains how balance, muscle strength and gait relate to aging, fall risk and possible ways to practice safely.
Cost Of Senior Living In The US
Seniors Guide compares U.S. senior-care costs, from home aides to residential options, and shows how far $250,000 may go by state.
Aging Alone After 60: Who Will Be There When You Need Help?
A Sixty and Me report examines how older women living alone can plan for emergencies, temporary care and changing support networks.
5 Things That Help When Your Aging Parent Is In Crisis
A Sixty and Me writer shares five ways she is coping with a mother’s repeated hospitalizations, distance and uncertainty.
Are We Planning For A Longer Life Or Just A Longer Retirement?
A Sixty and Me report argues retirement plans need to account for changing interests, health, relationships and housing—not finances alone.
Discharge Day: Where Dementia Care Can Fall Through The Cracks
A report on dementia care transitions finds gaps between hospital discharge plans and what caregivers can manage at home.
Home Sensor System Could Spot Loneliness In Older Adults
Researchers tested HomePal, a home sensor system, in 70 older adults to study whether daily behavior can signal loneliness. Its accuracy is not yet established.
Your Age May Not Tell The Whole Story About Your Health, But Your Blood Could
A study of 18,476 people linked blood metabolite-based aging metrics with chronic disease and mortality risk, but did not prove cause and effect.
Brain Cells Meant To Protect Us May Be Fueling Cognitive Decline
Human brain tissue and mouse experiments link reduced NRF2 in myelin-producing cells to nerve-fiber damage and faster cognitive decline with age.
