New Research Debunks the Upward Mobility Myth
You're far more likely to hold a high-status occupation if your parents did the same.
Baby Boomers
How the 'Baby Boomer' Label Can Lead to Discrimination
New research finds aging people are treated more fairly if they are identified as older workers rather than Baby Boomers.
Should Home Health Aides Be Given More Responsibility—and Better Pay?
A new book argues that re-thinking the role of home health aides would both improve health outcomes for elderly Americans and reduce income inequality.
Adapting Elder Care to the Future of Work
The vast need for elder care is compounded by the fact that many Baby Boomers lack adequate savings to cover retirement income or health care, making them even more dependent on relatives.
The Baby Boomer Babysitter’s Club
If Boomers shift from executive jobs to caregiving, will Millennials get their baby boom?
Young Americans Are Opting Out of Politics, but Not Because They’re Cynical
Here’s why this isn’t as good as it seems.
The Kids Are All Right (at Least When It Comes to Politics)
Young Americans aren't as disengaged as you might think.
Cynics Are at a Higher Risk of Developing Dementia
New research from Finland finds there’s danger in thinking the worst of your fellow man.
Why We Need to Listen to the Elderly
They have a lot to say, and they're not going away any time soon.
Workplace Attitudes Similar for Boomers, Gen Xers, and Millennials
New research suggests generational stereotypes regarding how workers view their jobs are overstated.
Narcissists’ New Need: More Twitter Followers
New research provides evidence that narcissism, and the resultant need for admiration, drives tweeting.
Look Out, Kids: Competitiveness Peaks in Middle Age
New research finds middle-aged men are most willing to engage in competitive risk-taking.
Why I Quit Primary Care: One Doctor's Story
In the new book "Out of Practice," a primary care physician tells why he quit his practice and why the care of 78 million aging baby boomers can't be left to specialists.
Financial Scams Often Target Elderly
Scams targeting the elderly are among the most common, but a little skepticism can keep their years golden.
Tracking the Decline of the Omnivore
A new NEA study finds the group of people who regularly attend arts events is both shrinking and getting less active.