Humor plays a vital role in helping older adults cope with the challenges of aging and staying socially connected, according to new research. The research team at Aberystwyth University drew on ...

Aging isn’t always the most fun thing in the world, but it sure can be funny if you approach it with an easygoing attitude. In fact, joking about getting older—and the assorted health and life ...

ATLANTA— “A hundred and twenty-three million people in this country are over 50. And we’re tired of the ‘Damn, you’re old’ cards,” says Jan Golden, creator of the Age-Friendly Vibes greeting card line ...

Humor has long helped people make sense of growing older by turning small frustrations into something shareable. This collection brings together sharp, funny observations that capture how aging feels ...

Many people associate aging with a decline in cognitive function, health issues, and reduced activity. Uncovering mental processes that can boost the well-being of the older adults could be highly ...

(Aging Untold) — Every Tuesday morning, seniors gather for an hour-long session called “What’s So Funny!” where groans, guffaws and rapid-fire punchlines fill the room. At the head of the table is ...

For many older people, humor can be a lifeline. It's not easy to discuss the challenges of aging—from loneliness and the loss of a loved one to dealing with chronic pain. But laughter can be an ...

“There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of the people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have ...

There’s something to be said for a sense of humor at any age, even though it often seems most endearing when it becomes a reflection of our senior status. I personally love to utilize humor as a way ...