General Aging Research
Age Is in the Eye of the Perceiver
Assessing our external world and the people in it is a daily activity we all engage in to navigate the terrain of life. Little research,…
The More You Know: A PSA on How to Be a Wiser Consumer of Scientific Research
A recent study in Neurobiology of Aging attempted to further scientific understanding of how the aging process impacts the human capacity to empathize. While the…
Reflections on Aging, Irony & Wisdom
“Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot.”—Charlie Chaplin To paraphrase the wise comedian, life is ironic—a paradox that sometimes…
Aging & the Social Dimensions of Time
Time can initially seem like a basic, common-sense concept that is easily measured. But the social and subjective experiences of time—concepts such as generations, age…
Non-Family Relationships May Be Increasingly Important in Aging
Previous research presented in aging in action suggests that a diverse social network, one that includes non-family, is associated with improved health, well-being, and access…
Aging Research in France: Emerging Trends in a Changing Europe
Attention to aging policies, demographic trends, and research findings in other countries can provide researchers and policy makers with valuable perspectives. A recent International Spotlight…
Positive Relationships That Support Older Adult Health and Well-being are Grounded in Midlife/Adolescent Family
Many studies conducted over the last 20 years demonstrate the importance of adult parent/child relationships on the health and well-being of parents in later life.…
Aging & Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Over the past few decades, autism and autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have drawn much attention in medical and social science literature. However, there is still…
Fun & Games in Older Adults’ Online Communities
Older adults are usually overlooked in the online entertainment world; by and large, online gaming and entertainment is marketed to the adolescent and young adult…
Social Support, Self-Care and Depression
Older adults face increasing risk of being unable to perform basic self-care tasks, also called activities of daily living (ADLs). ADL limitations affect older adults’…
New Activity Measure Shows Potential to Assess Mobility in Older Adults
The Journal of the American Geriatrics Society published a study that demonstrates the feasibility of using non-invasive, “off the shelf” mobile technology to monitor the…
Aging and Personality
A study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology has shed new light on how personality traits change as we get older. Over…
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