Research is showing that aging equals anything but cognitive decline and unhappiness.
A recent study has linked longevity specifically to verbal fluency, the measure of one's vocabulary and ability to use it. Visit Page
Individuals acting as caregivers saw a decrease in life satisfaction and mood, alongside increases in depression, anxiety, and loneliness. Visit Page
In this May 15 webinar, three psychological researchers shared some of the latest research on the relationship between elderly patients and their caregivers, caregiver burnout, and the factors contributing to caregiver turnover at elder care facilities. Visit Page
Podcast: Markus Wettstein of Humboldt University of Berlin joins this episode to discuss subjective age and its implications for health benefits, general well-being, and possible cross-cultural differences. Visit Page
Podcast: In her final column as APS President, Alison Gopnik makes the case for more effectively and creatively caring for vulnerable humans at either end of life. Visit Page
The most impactful psychological science research published in 2022 reveals that new understandings of human behavior continue to resonate with wide audiences. Visit Page
A culturally underprivileged childhood increases a person’s risk of being less physically active in adulthood. This risk is greater for women than for men, according to new research published in the journal Psychological Science. Visit Page
Findings indicating a decline in older adults’ theory of mind abilities may have been exaggerated by the cognitive demands of certain experimental designs. Visit Page
The 2023 APS Annual Convention began with a keynote by Catherine Alexandra Hartley (New York University) examining the causes and consequences of exploration across the lifespan. Visit Page
Previews of research by early-career psychological scientists on aging and lifespan development. Visit Page
A conversation between Jennifer L. Eberhardt and Laura L. Carstensen about lengthening life expectancies, recasting the built environment, and rethinking social norms. Visit Page
For successful messaging to older adults, ditch the stereotypes, consider their future time horizons, and help them savor the moments they can enjoy. Visit Page
Science explores the formidable link between our earliest life experiences and our health in old age. Visit Page
The powerhouse of the cell could also hold the secrets to healthy aging. Visit Page
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. Visit Page
Older adults continue to report higher wellbeing despite the heightened risk posed by the coronavirus pandemic. Visit Page
Education provides little protection against the onset of cognitive declines but can boost the cognitive skills. [August 10, 2020] Visit Page
In March, Lisbeth Nielsen took over leadership of the Division of Behavioral and Social Research at the National Institute on Aging (NIA). Visit Page
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. Visit Page
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. Visit Page
Lesson plans about looking past stereotypes to communicate to older people and the link between cultural tightness and COVID-19 mortality. Visit Page
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. Visit Page
Bilingualism appears to have a positive influence cognitive reserve — the way the brain responds to neuropathological damage. Visit Page
The generation people are born in might predict their personality traits and how they change as they grow older, this research suggests. Visit Page
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. Visit Page
Psychological scientists have done extensive research on the aging brain, Alzheimer's Disease, different types of dementias, and much more. Visit Page
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 Visit Page
From informal family caregivers at home to trained professionals in health care facilities, how caregivers act and behave can greatly impact the outcomes of those they care for. Visit Page
From the field's most intractable challenges to its most promising frontiers, this issue explores the horizon. Visit Page
Having a happy spouse can lead to a longer marriage, and now study results show that it’s associated with a longer life, too. Visit Page
Accumulating evidence suggests that providing social support for others can benefit caregivers, boosting feelings of social connection. Visit Page
A simple memory test can have a noticeable impact on just how old some older adults feel, results from a cognitive study show. Visit Page
Driving a car is one of the most cognitively complex tasks we engage in on a daily basis. Driving requires an assortment of cognitive skills including executive functioning, information processing, visual processing, and memory. As Visit Page
A study at Tufts University addresses the influence of age-related stereotypes on memory performance and memory errors in older adults. Visit Page
In a large survey of people's first memories, nearly 40% of participants reported a first memory that is likely to be fictional. Visit Page
Psychological scientists have designed cognitive tests that can help identify everything from memory deficits to cultural heritage. Visit Page
Even though people tend to remember fewer details about past events as time goes by, the details they do remember are retained with remarkable fidelity. Visit Page
Data from a longitudinal study show that age-related declines in abstract reasoning ability predict increasing depressive symptoms in subsequent years. Visit Page
Researchers explore the science of what changes, and what stays the same, as we age. Topics include the lifelong impact of childhood experiences, mitochondria's powerful role in healthy aging, and the need for a new "map of life" as life expectancies increase. Visit Page
Age-related changes in healthy adults may reflect shifting priorities more than cognitive decline. Visit Page
