When a person receiving care has dementia, the caregiver is much more likely to experience depression or anxiety, especially if they have high levels of emotional empathy. More

When a person receiving care has dementia, the caregiver is much more likely to experience depression or anxiety, especially if they have high levels of emotional empathy. More

Older adults continue to report higher wellbeing despite the heightened risk posed by the coronavirus pandemic. More

Older adults continue to report higher wellbeing despite the heightened risk posed by the coronavirus pandemic. More

Education provides little protection against the onset of cognitive declines but can boost the cognitive skills. [August 10, 2020] More

Education provides little protection against the onset of cognitive declines but can boost the cognitive skills. [August 10, 2020] More

In March, Lisbeth Nielsen took over leadership of the Division of Behavioral and Social Research at the National Institute on Aging (NIA). More

In March, Lisbeth Nielsen took over leadership of the Division of Behavioral and Social Research at the National Institute on Aging (NIA). More

Big Data involving thousands and thousands of participants is enabling researchers to track the development of different cognitive skills across the lifespan with increasing accuracy. And the results of these studies bring light to some surprising — and perhaps heartening — findings about the aging brain. More

Big Data involving thousands and thousands of participants is enabling researchers to track the development of different cognitive skills across the lifespan with increasing accuracy. And the results of these studies bring light to some surprising — and perhaps heartening — findings about the aging brain. More

In exploring aging societies around the world, psychological scientists find significant variability in social relationships and family structures, individuals’ needs and expectations, and potential solutions for maintaining quality of life. Declining fertility rates and each country’s unique situational context point to the need for flexibility with regard to policy development related to aging. More

In exploring aging societies around the world, psychological scientists find significant variability in social relationships and family structures, individuals’ needs and expectations, and potential solutions for maintaining quality of life. Declining fertility rates and each country’s unique situational context point to the need for flexibility with regard to policy development related to aging. More

Longitudinal research reveals that self-reported feelings of well-being tend to increase with age, but that a person’s overall level of well-being depends on when he or she was born. More

Longitudinal research reveals that self-reported feelings of well-being tend to increase with age, but that a person’s overall level of well-being depends on when he or she was born. More

Bilingualism appears to have a positive influence cognitive reserve — the way the brain responds to neuropathological damage. More

Bilingualism appears to have a positive influence cognitive reserve — the way the brain responds to neuropathological damage. More

Older adults are encouraged to stay active to keep their minds sharp. But new findings from a longitudinal study suggests that only demanding activities — such as learning photography — will benefit cognitive functioning. More

Older adults are encouraged to stay active to keep their minds sharp. But new findings from a longitudinal study suggests that only demanding activities — such as learning photography — will benefit cognitive functioning. More

Although thinking about dying can cause considerable angst, research suggests that the actual emotional experiences of the dying are both more positive and less negative than people expect More

Although thinking about dying can cause considerable angst, research suggests that the actual emotional experiences of the dying are both more positive and less negative than people expect More

Having a happy spouse can lead to a longer marriage, and now study results show that it’s associated with a longer life, too. More

Having a happy spouse can lead to a longer marriage, and now study results show that it’s associated with a longer life, too. More

Accumulating evidence suggests that providing social support for others can benefit caregivers, boosting feelings of social connection. More

Accumulating evidence suggests that providing social support for others can benefit caregivers, boosting feelings of social connection. More