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Bathroom Work Tops Senior Home Makeover Needs

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - November 3, 2009

Here are things to do so that trip to the bathroom does not become a trip to the cleaners. more >>

Can Boomers Lead an Elder Revolution?

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - October 29, 2009

Theordore Roszak, author of The Making of a Counter Culture, says the elderly will rise to power. more >>

What Gives Your Life Meaning and Purpose?

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - October 22, 2009

Aging expert advocates "purpose driven communities" as a way to promote more meaningful lives. more >>

Health Buzz: Aging Research Wins Nobel Prize and Other Health News

By Megan Johnson - Health - October 5, 2009

6 things to know about diabetes and the flu; how will today's babies live to see 100? more >>

Majority of Babies Will Live to 100—How Will They Do It?

By Deborah Kotz - Health - October 2, 2009

Rising life expectancy means more of us will live not only longer but better through our senior years. more >>

Scientists Discover Clues On What Makes Human Muscle Age

Science - September 30, 2009

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Caregivers Need Health Reforms, Too

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - August 25, 2009

Caring for family members may be unrelenting duty; survey finds even vacations often not possible. more >>

How to Handle Your Aging Parents' Finances

By Kirk Shinkle - Money - August 7, 2009

Five tips on planning Mom and Dad's financial future. more >>

Great Advice on Parting with Possessions

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - August 5, 2009

Readers show they're the experts when it comes to downsizing and learning how to move on with life. more >>

For the First Time in History, There Will Soon Be More People Over Age 65 Than Under Five Years Old

Opinion - July 29, 2009

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Fighting the High Costs of Obesity—and 7 Other Secrets to Living Younger

By Deborah Kotz - Health - July 27, 2009

Some surprising and not-so-surprising findings to help you ward off obesity and other ills. more >>

How the 'Old Old' Can Have Best Lives

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - July 23, 2009

Soaring numbers of people aged 85 and up will face challenges of coping with frailty. more >>

Tips To Help Parents Who Want To Age In Place

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - July 13, 2009

We explore some of the issues involved in helping older homeowners age in place. more >>

Calorie-Restricted Diets and Other Ways to Avoid Aging

By Deborah Kotz - Health - July 9, 2009

New research shows we can ward off diabetes, cancer, and heart disease to stay younger than our years. more >>

Elizabeth Blackburn: Ordering Cancer Cells to Curl Up and Die

By Lindsay Lyon - Health - June 30, 2009

An enzyme vital to life could be pure poison to cancer cells, says the molecular and cell biologist. more >>

3 Tips for Boosting Your Fitness as You Age: One Triathlete’s Advice

By Katherine Hobson - On Fitness - June 30, 2009

Debi Bernardes is still improving her times at age 50. What’s her secret? more >>

Growing Older, Getting Mellower, Feeling Good

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - June 30, 2009

Pew survey finds older Americans like their lives more than other age groups. more >>

See if You May Be a Victim of Ageism

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - May 27, 2009

Attitudes toward aging have the power to shape our self-image, behavior and actual health. more >>

Age Tops Chart of the Things People Lie About the Most

Opinion - May 21, 2009

Embellished CV's ranked sixth on the list, just above "how often people have sex with their partners." more >>

Kenneth Cooper: How Can Older People Get Active?

By Kenneth Cooper, M.D. - Health - May 20, 2009

Rest and relaxation are among the benefits of an exercise routine. So is cardiovascular conditioning. more >>

Is Longevity Insurance Right for You?

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - May 1, 2009

Income product addresses concerns that a long life might deplete finances. more >>

In Recession, Age Discrimination Is More Prominent Than Racism

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - April 13, 2009

As Obama's election shows, racism is out the door. Ageism is sadly here to stay. more >>

Local Needs Demand Senior Activists

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - April 9, 2009

Creating senior-friendly communities will require extensive lobbying and work at the local level. more >>

Step 1: Decide if a Nursing Home Is Necessary

By Sarah Baldauf - Health - March 11, 2009

If you can draw on good local resources, the best choice for now might not even be a nursing home. more >>

Step 4: Follow Up to Be Sure the Nursing Home Does Its Job