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As the population ages and people live longer than ever before, we must understand how to meet the needs of older Americans and better prepare them for quality living.

10.16.2024 Close-up of older couple lifting weights

Benefits of Weightlifting for Older Adults

Combining weight training with aerobic exercise may reduce the risk of both cardiovascular- and cancer-related deaths among older adults.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

09.10.2024 older businessman looking out glass wall of office

Preventing Age Discrimination Against Older Workers

As the population ages, we will increasingly rely on older workers. But how can we ensure they can still do their jobs without discriminating against them?

Guest Author Paul S. Appelbaum

05.08.2024

Financial Scams, Elders, and the Internet

Elderly individuals are often targets of financial scams on the internet, and with no legal protections in place, the consequences of these scams can take a mental and physical toll.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

03.14.2024 Close-up of a young woman's hand holding the hand of an older man lying on a bed. Caregiving concept

Caring for the Caregiver

As the population ages, caregiving from an immediate family member is on the rise. But this informal care can take a detrimental toll on the caregiver's mental, physical, and financial health.

Fellow Kara Schmidt