Decluttering can be stressful − a clinical psychologist explains how personal values can make it easier

Assessing how well items align with your core beliefs may make it easier to let them go.

Mary E. Dozier, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Mississippi State University • conversation
Feb. 11, 2025 • ~9 min

Cycling can make seniors healthier and more independent − here’s how to design bikes and networks that meet their needs

Cycling provides many physical and mental health benefits, but older riders have specific concerns, such as balance. A bike network expert explains what seniors need to be comfortable pedaling.

Anne Lusk, Lecturer in Urban Agriculture, Boston University • conversation
Nov. 27, 2024 • ~10 min

Hurricane Ian: Older adults have many reasons for not evacuating – here's why it's important to check on aging neighbors

For some people, the risks associated with leaving can seem more dangerous than the storm.

Sue Anne Bell, Assistant Professor of Nursing, University of Michigan • conversation
Sept. 27, 2022 • ~7 min

Older Americans are given the wrong idea about online safety – here's how to help them help themselves

Older Americans are often taught to be fearful of hackers and scammers in their midst while also being told to investigate potential threats. Better advice is to not engage.

Helena M. Mentis, Professor of Information Systems, University of Maryland, Baltimore County • conversation
March 22, 2022 • ~9 min

These tools help older people connect digitally while isolating

From Facebook to WhatsApp, technology is important to keeping older generations from feeling lonely while social distancing during coronavirus

Daniel Miller, Professor of Anthropology, UCL • conversation
March 30, 2020 • ~5 min

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