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Posted on February 9, 2022 - During February, we celebrate Valentine’s Day. Gerontologists report that during the pandemic, older couples have been providing a great deal of support for each other’s well-being. At any time, the health of couples can be closely intertwined. For example, the American Heart Association reports that couples often share certain heart-health traits, such as blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

Posted on February 7, 2022 - “Over the hill?” These stars certainly aren’t, according to CNN! Streaming services are offering more roles for older actors.

Posted on February 2, 2022 - Along with the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve been experiencing another epidemic—this one of misinformation! Spreading unsubstantiated rumors is never a good thing, and in the case of health information, it can be life-threatening. For most of us, it feels good to know we’re sharing factual, accurate information—but how can we be sure we really are?

Posted on January 31, 2022 - Does it matter how we think about our own aging? Oregon State University experts say a negative attitude about growing older could be a “self-fulfilling prophecy.”

Posted on January 26, 2022 - During a visit to their hometown, Dan and Amy visited their great-aunt. Aunt Becky was glad to see them, but they were worried at what they saw in her home. Her usually spotless house was dirty and unkempt. Though she’d always taken pride in her wardrobe, her dress was dirty and torn. She seemed painfully thin, and there was little food in the kitchen. Dan and Amy offered to help, but Aunt Becky firmly told them, “I’m fine!”