As people age, they have a choice as to how they will accept the inevitable. Proverbs states, “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones”. According to research at Yale University, adults who developed positive attitudes about aging lived more than seven years longer than peers who had negative attitudes. The study investigated perceptions…
Most older drivers never talk to a medical professional or family members about their ability to drive safely, according to a new study. But that needs to change, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, a nonprofit research and educational arm of insurance and travel giant AAA. The foundation is urging family members to have discussions with their older loved ones…