It's never too late to pick up one of these hobbies that have been scientifically shown to increase longevity. Americans often gain more leisure time as they age, likely a natural consequence of fewer ...

Going into retirement can seem traumatizing. You are giving up a lot and getting into a life with no work. And life after retirement can become stressful and lonely. That’s why you need retirement ...

"I didn't spend a lot of time indoors. Very few people did back then. That's where the parents were." View Entire Post › ...

Being an older adult doesn’t have to mean spending hours in front of the TV or playing bingo. There are plenty of activities that can stimulate the body and the mind. From clubs to classes and ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - During “Wellderly Week”, the elderly are encouraged to take up hobbies or pursue a passion. According to Beckie Spaid, a senior home care specialist with Care Advantage, “the ...

Having a hobby is linked to fewer depressive symptoms and higher levels of happiness, self-reported health and life satisfaction among people aged 65 and over, and this holds true across 16 countries ...

Woodworking. Pottery. Beekeeping. Organic gardening. Few viewers who watched Don Shelby on the news had any idea of the hobbies that occupied him when he was away from the set. "I have a rampant ...

When people retire, they often find new hobbies to fill the time—golf, maybe, or contract bridge. Perhaps Xbox. Rising numbers of elderly Japanese, however, are picking up a more sinister pastime: ...