Healthy Aging - Relationships & Family

Caring for an aging relative? You'll need to secure some legal documents for their long-term care. Here's a useful overview.

Friends matter. They inspire, advise, and comfort us in a way no one else can. Here are examples of some friendships worth cultivating, and others worth cutting.

Congratulations! You're a grandparent! Don't be nervous; you'll be a natural. Here are a few ideas to help you in your new role.

It's true. Doing good deeds for others can promote inner bliss. Here's how to get started.

Being a caregiver for a loved one is a demanding role, and you may find you can't do it all on your own. If you're thinking of hiring live-in help, here are some things to keep in mind.

Think you always have to be the one in charge? It's time to think again.

A self-absorbed attitude can cause health hazards, reveals a new study.

Is it better to "sleep on it" or resolve the issue? A new study answers this question.

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease can be a challenge. Follow these tips to make it easier.

These strategies can help you cope with the most common caregiver emotions.

If you are a caregiver to a family member, it's not selfish to want to tend to your own needs and whims.

A study conducted at the University of Hawaii's animal science department of 106 pet owners found that almost a third experienced grief that lasted six months or more after their pet's death. Twelve percent reported that their grief caused major disruptions in their lives.

Volunteering can be one of the most enriching and satisfying experiences of your life. Here's how to get started.

One research team studied older people on the small Greek island of Ikaria, a place where fully one-third of residents live to at least 90, and found that the residents share many healthful habits.

The Web offers many options for staying connected and keeping loved ones updated on your or your family member's health issues. These methods are fast, easy, and efficient, and you'll know your support network is right there with you as a part of your journey.

Have you noticed changes in your aging parent or another elderly adult you care for? It may be depression. Depression in seniors is prevalent—and often overlooked.

Seat belts save more than 13,000 lives every year in this country, but they can do so only if you wear them the right way.

Why the scary surge in cases?

Still in search of the big "O"? Learn about the surprising factors that affect female orgasms.

When you’re going through menopause, sex may take a backseat to coping with hot flashes, mood swings, and other menopause symptoms. Learn how to cope and keep your sex life alive.

The National Alliance for Caregiving and MetLife Foundation honored innovative programs for caregivers.

Our expert weighs in on when and how to think about estate planning.

A national survey recently examined 21 major occupational categories and found that people who change diapers, tend to the elderly, and wait tables have the highest rates of depression, while the lowest rates occur among engineers, architects, and surveyors.