Successful aging lacks a clear definition. Elizabeth Saenger, PhD, Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health Program Director, speaks with Dilip Jeste, MD, Director of the Institute for Research on Aging, ...

A new survey of centenarians finds a growing number of people living to 100 have prioritized healthy habits. Here's how ...

Successful ageing is a multidimensional concept encompassing the maintenance of physical health, cognitive function and social engagement alongside psychological well‐being. Researchers characterise ...

A study reveals that stable, moderate sleep patterns are linked to better health in older adults, while inconsistent or short sleep trajectories pose risks to physical, cognitive, and social ...

One of the keys to aging successfully in your home is planning ahead, but sometimes older adults are reluctant to ask for ...

Helen Dennis is a nationally recognized leader on issues of aging and retirement, with academic, corporate and nonprofit experience. Contact Dennis with your questions and comments at ...

What happens to Successful Aging columns after they are published? I know they make appearances in newsletters, websites and newspapers, and they’re also used as readings for university students, ...

This week is a continuation of my annual anniversary column, which marks 24 years of writing Successful Aging. That’s 1,175 columns later. Readers shared their experience and advice covering over 35 ...

When asked how it felt to be in his seventies, famed French entertainer Maurice Chevalier was reported to have said, “It is fine, considering the alternative.” Coming to terms with aging is about ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Amanda McBroom performed a benefit show for the Center for Successful Aging. The singer and songwriter, known for the Bette Midler hit song The Rose, performed a number of her ...