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Aging Issues

Changes and challenges tend to mount up as we get older—from the loss of loved ones to declining health and independence. These articles can help you cope with change and continue enjoying life into your golden years.

Depression in Older Adults

Recognizing the signs and getting the right treatment

Elder Abuse and Neglect

Recognizing the warning signs and getting help

Coping with a Life-Threatening Illness

Dealing with a diagnosis of cancer, heart disease, or other serious illness

Adjusting to Retirement

How to cope with the stress and challenges

How to Exercise with Limited Mobility

Chair exercises and fitness tips for people with injuries or disabilities

Living Well with a Disability

How to overcome challenges and build a fulfilling life

Sleep Tips for Older Adults

Tips for overcoming insomnia and other age-related sleep problems

Age and Driving

Safety tips and warning signs for older drivers

How to Improve Your Memory

Tips and exercises to sharpen your mind and boost brainpower

Age-Related Memory Loss

What’s normal, what’s not, and when to seek help

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Coping with Grief and Loss

Understanding the grieving process and learning to heal

Blood Pressure and Your Brain

Lifestyle changes to protect your heart and brain health

Hearing and Mental Health

How hearing loss or damage can affect your mental well-being

Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)

Symptoms, causes, and help for memory changes

Elder Scams and Senior Fraud Abuse

Preventing and dealing with financial exploitation

Alcohol and Older Adults

How to cut back if you’re drinking to cope with the challenges of aging

Midlife Crisis

Signs, causes, and how to cope if you’re dissatisfied in middle age

Loneliness and Social Isolation

How to connect with others when you feel lonely

Ageism and Age Discrimination

How to challenge ageism in the workplace and in daily life

I Feel Lonely

8 easy ways to deal with loneliness and isolation