Making Art Tied to Fewer Cognitive Problems in Old Age
A Mayo Clinic study finds decades spent on creative work pay off.
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The Elderly Prisoner Population Is Soaring, and So Are Its Costs
Advocates argue that early release is the most compassionate and cost-effective solution.
It’s Telephone Scam Season
Some characteristics make people more vulnerable to scams, but they can still happen to anybody.
The Fight for Elder Rights
A review of new proposals to put a stop to elder abuse and support the rights of the elderly around the world.
The Elderly Fear Their Future Robot Friends Will Corrupt Children
Senior citizens' hesitance about using caretaking robots comes from a fear that their grandchildren will become emotionally dependent on the machines.
Why We Need to Listen to the Elderly
They have a lot to say, and they're not going away any time soon.
How Bureaucrats Stand in the Way of Releasing Elderly and Ill Prisoners
The Department of Justice has expanded eligibility for compassionate release. But whether that means more inmates are let out early depends on the “compassion” of prison officials.
The Horrible Condition of Assisted Living Facilities Across America
An examination of the multibillion-dollar industry reveals a mishmash of minimal state regulation and no involvement by federal officials.
What’s Cool for Old People? A Hybrid
There are lots of factors that determine green buying patterns, but for those in the second half of life a certain level of status is attached to driving a hybrid.
Caring for Aging Parents Will Age You
Via MedicalExpress: Just in time for the largest generation in American history to retire, Case Western University researchers…