There is a common question to gauge one’s passion, “If you are the only human left in this world, what would you do?” This question is flawed, the dread, and necessities of the situation are often confused for the purpose of the question. I propose a new one. “What will you do in a utopia.” I propose that the most common answer is “I will create art”.

In a time when the price of anything and everything is increasing, the question of how much one wishes to spend cannot be excused from certain equations. Nevertheless, there’s a case to be had for the manageable services presented by many different food-delivery apps. 

The food we place on our plates plays a key role in maintaining health and aging well. Superfoods can assist older people by helping to keep their bones strong, maintain healthy cognitive function, and even prevent chronic diseases. Superfoods alone do not constitute a separate food group. Instead, superfoods are minimally processed nutrient-dense foods, the majority of which are plant-based. Superfoods typically include healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It is strongly advised to eat a variety of foods every day because no one superfood can satisfy all of an older person's nutritional needs. Here is a list of the best foods for older adults.

Imagine being able to predict if the relationship you are in will end in divorce with over 90% accuracy rate. John M. Gottman is the founder and director of the Gottman Institute and a professor of psychology at the University of Washington. His work regarding romantic relationships has revolutionized the industry.

We all perceive ourselves a certain way. Good or bad, every human feels a certain way about themselves. The numerous experiences and events that occur in our lifetime add up and help us create a concept of our self-image. Whether we like it or not, this collection of feelings about ourselves projects into our day-to-day living.

We live in a society run by technology. Every aspect of our lifestyles incorporates some sort of technological tool to help make our lives easier and more efficient.

While the motivation to exercise may plummet with age, activity is essential for one’s physical and mental health. No matter your age, don’t forget to incorporate physical exercise into your life!

Many lifestyle changes come with age. There comes a time when an elder person may need to change their living situation because they need help with their day-to-day activities. Some may opt for admission into retirement homes or assisted living housing. While the change can be stressful, there are numerous benefits to assisted living.

Unrealistic beauty standards dominate modern-day media and our society. From placing objectively beautiful celebrities in the limelight to advertising the newest beauty technologies, desirable looks run the world. Usurpingly, physical changes that come with age are not particularly welcomed by the Western perspective.

A frequently overlooked form of extreme weather that could result in severe consequences is heat. According to the National Weather Service, an average of 138 people were killed due to excessive heat in the United States every year from 1990 to 2019, allowing extreme heat to become the weather-related hazard with the highest mortality rate in America.

While about 58% of the elderly population believe depressed spells are normal signs of aging, this is not the case. Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common mood disorder that results in serious complications. It is a medical condition that interferes with daily life and normal functioning, with symptoms that affect how one may feel and think, as well as alter sleeping and eating habits.

Wake up, shower, get dressed, and make breakfast. As we age, it is normal for these daily tasks to present obstacles within themselves. If you have noticed that you or a loved one has had trouble completing some of these tasks independently, you might consider adaptive equipment.

As you embark on your journey of finding the facility that best suits your needs, consider the following key qualities.

As we grow older, it can become tougher to accomplish tasks that were previously simple. Often, we see this happen first-hand to people close to us, such as parents or grandparents. This may result in your loved one requiring assisted living.

Navigating this can be tricky, but here are some tips on how to set boundaries and maintain a healthy relationship with your elderly parent.

Setting goals will improve your life and self-esteem dramatically. Take this fresh, new year to change things for the better. You are never too old to stop living and dreaming.

There is actually emerging technology that is specifically made to benefit seniors and their lifestyles. From helpful robots that remind you to take your pills, robotic dogs that cuddle with you, to Virtual Reality that helps stroke patients get back to their previous lifestyle–technology is not lost on the older generation.

Have you ever felt anxious or sad over something that wasn't a "big deal"? This may be your inner child crying out to you, magnifying a situation that doesn’t need to feel as scary or bad as it is.

There are ways to incorporate different methods of organization in your home to make it easier to navigate. Here are some ideas to promote independence if you are affected by vision loss and want to continue safely living independently.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye condition that affects millions of seniors. The prevalence of vision impairment increases as you grow older, that’s why it’s vital to your health to take care of your eyes while you can. Here are some preventative measures you can take to lower your odds of vision loss as a senior.

You may think that it won’t happen to you, but more than 1 in 10 elderly people are scammed every year. This article will provide knowledge about scams that specifically target seniors while giving you the resources on how to avoid them.

Recommending that your loved one gets the treatment they need, whether this be getting an in-home caretaker or moving out of their homes, can be difficult.

This article will give you proven methods that can help alleviate chronic pain and help you gain a sense of control over it. With some effort, it’s possible to decrease symptoms of chronic pain and help you live a life focused on joy.

Dementia generally starts affecting the older population around age 65. It is caused by losing or damaging nerve cells, which affects connections in the brain. There are a wide variety of causes for dementia, which may be fearsome if you are approaching an older age.

Psychology says older people selectively optimize their lives by prioritizing and choosing the goals they want the most and the relationships they want to maintain the most. Neuroscience says D1 receptors start to fail with age, leaving D2 receptors in charge of the brain, so to speak. Falling in love is not as easy, but staying in love is, and may even get stronger.

While exercise and avoidance of harmful substances such as alcohol and drugs are important aspects of caring for both the body and mind, a set of well-balanced eating habits are the true key to a healthy physical and mental state.

The relationships we form in life obviously play a huge role in how we react to the world, and especially, how we age. As we get older, biological, neurological, and psychological functioning all get worse, but older people still generally say they’re happy with their age and still have really good emotional well-being. Perhaps this doesn’t seem that strange to you, but scientists are constantly in awe when something seems a little out of order and needs explaining. And this “paradox” of emotional aging definitely does.

With Thanksgiving Day a little over a week away and the holiday season just around the corner, families across the nation are preparing to come together and celebrate the occasions.

For many people, few things are more fulfilling and life-affirming than being in the company of good friends. The importance of friendship and companionship universally applies to all stages of a person’s physical and mental development, and while the necessity of such bonds and connections remain constant throughout one’s life, the ease with which they are established and maintained is prone to change as time goes on.