Even though our society generally views being young as a virtue, we have to admit—being young isn't easy. Yes, twentysomethings might not yet have wrinkles, age-related health issues or loads of ...

Aging should be viewed as a valuable stage of life, not a decline. Society often overlooks the wisdom and contributions of older adults. Elderhood offers opportunities for personal growth and sharing ...

Yesterday I received a few holiday greeting emails and some people asked if I could please post something "short and sweet" (as Andy put it) about some life lessons we can learn from nonhuman animals ...

Heading to the grocery store can feel like a huge chore for busy parents with wildly hectic schedules. Dragging your kids along with you can make what should be a fairly simple task far more ...

Despite largely viewing aging more unfavorably than their male counterparts, often because of societal pressures and unrealistic beauty standards, a positive attitude toward aging and learning to ...

Today marks my 50th High School Class Reunion, a milestone I am unable to attend due to a family commitment. I have chosen to attend my cousin's “Celebration of Life,” instead. He passed away at the ...

“The difference between school and life? In school, you’re taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you’re given a test that teaches you a lesson.” — Tom Bodett While serving as a full-time ...