Dr. Martin Seligman was a pioneer in positive psychology and, at the beginning of the 2000’s, I worked with an 18-person international team he organized. Our job: to discover how to coach the skills that the research had indicated we needed to live a happy life. These led to hugely
A revealing new Harris Poll conducted by the firm Age Wave has confirmed substantial shifts in Americans’ perceptions of aging and longevity. Here are some key takeaways from the survey. “OLD” ISN’T WHAT IT USED TO BE The survey found that 79% of adults 50+ think today’s older adults are
There are 6.9 million Americans 65 or older currently living with Alzheimer’s, an increase of about 200,000 cases of the mind-robbing disease from 2023 and it has become a significant public health crisis. Another 5 million to 7 million adults have mild cognitive impairment, a set of early changes
We let you know about the wonderful book reading and conversation about, “Parenting Our Parents: Transforming the Challenge into a Journey of Love,” we had in Los Angeles. For those who were unable to attend, we wanted to share it with you here. Please leave your comments
Please join our Parenting Our Parents Founder, Jane Wolf Frances, in a conversation with her good friend and Founder of Creative Visions Foundation, Kathy Eldon, at the Village Well Books & Coffee in Culver City, CA on Sunday, March 3, 2024 from 5:00PM – 6:00 PM. She will be
Everyone who knows me personally hears me consistently describe the many virtues and joys of music. In dealing with older folks and especially those with dementia, it is particularly remarkable to see them light up and actively sing all the words of their favorite “old” tunes even when they
It’s natural to go through many physical changes with age. However, what doesn’t change is the need to maintain a healthy weight. Metabolism—or how the body converts food into energy—may slow down as we age, so older adults must adjust their diet or exercise to manage weight. Seniors may
Smoking cigarettes can have many harmful effects on our bodies. The health risks associated with cigarette consumption are even worse for older adults. Recent findings from the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease indicate that cigarette smoking is associated with poorer cognitive performance among people 60 years and older. This association is broadly the
Registration is now open for my upcoming live webinar! Please join me in registering for this special Valentine’s Day webinar with myself and Steve Gurney the Founder and Director of the Positive Aging Community on Tuesday, February 14th at 9AM PT / Noon ET! We will be discussing the
