Stories on Aging

  1. The puppet places several coins in its "bank" rather than sharing half of them with the girl, much to her dismay. Image credit: Sean Moore, Michigan News

    Children learn to trust, invest in others at an early age

  2. Gigi, age 92, examining vase print

    Modern maker trend could spur aging brains

  3. iStock image of an elderly man sitting on a bed.

    Suicide among older adults in long-term care suggests more is needed to promote mental, social well-being

  4. Causes of the Growing Educational Gap in Life Expectancy

    Growing life expectancy inequality in US cannot be blamed on opioids alone

  5. U-M students from Anne Mondro's Memory, Aging and Expressive Arts class University of Michigan Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design work on a movement activity with participants at Brecon Village in Saline, MI. Eric Bronson/Michigan Photography.

    Living in the moment: U-M art professor works to shatter the stigma that comes with memory loss

  6. Hospitals fall short in teaching fall prevention to departing patients

  7. Icons of elderly man and woman

    A new pathway for an anti-aging drug

  8. Illustration depicting data exchange.

    U-M startup analyzes data from patient imaging files to help cure what ails them

  9. HPV rates for women under 40 increasing, putting them at higher risk of related cancers, study shows

  10. Mary Janevic

    Furry friends help older adults cope with health issues, get active, connect with others

  11. Illustration of seniors thinking about what they need. Illustration credit: Ilma Bilic

    Seniors struggle with anxiety when personal needs not met

  12. Icon of a caregiver and an elderly person

    Older caregivers report worse well-being when providing minimal assistance

  13. Caenorhabditis elegans. Illustration credit: Stephanie King, U-M Life Sciences Institute

    Living a stronger and longer life: What U-M scientists are learning from worms

  14. $3.5M grant renewal to URC universities marks 25 years of research, scholarship on minority aging, health

  15. Concept illustration of healthy foods. Illustration credit: Kaitlyn Beukema

    Healthy diet linked to healthy cellular aging in women

  16. Aging: The natural stress reliever for many women

    Aging: The natural stress reliever for many women

  17. Rate of dementia on the decline—but beware of growing numbers

    Rate of dementia on the decline—but beware of growing numbers

  18. Social isolation puts elderly at health risk

    Social isolation puts elderly at health risk

  19. Wealth loss after 50 can be deadly

    Wealth loss after 50 can be deadly

  20. Medical marijuana gets wary welcome from older adults, poll shows

    Medical marijuana gets wary welcome from older adults, poll shows