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May is Older Americans Month, first designated as such by President John F. Kennedy more than 60 years ago. It is a time to remind ourselves of the indispensable contributions that our growing 50-plus population has made and continues to make to the progress and vitality of our nation. The U.S. government made “Powered by Connection” the theme for this year’s Older Americans Month to call attention to the profound link between staying in touch with other people and emotional and mental health.

Psychologists are tackling negative stereotypes about aging and helping older adults embrace healthy attitudes and behaviors

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When Nicole Smith went to visit her 83-year-old father in the hospital last fall, she never imaged she’d become a patient, too. But that’s exactly what happened to the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, resident after she suddenly collapsed in the cafeteria.  “I woke up and I was in the intensive care unit,” says Smith, 53. The diagnosis: sudden cardiac arrest. With no known heart risks or warning signs, she never saw it coming. “This was the furthest thing from my mind that something like this could happen,” she said. While often confused with a heart attack, cardiac arrest is a completely different health emergency — and it’s one that requires prompt recognition and response. Here’s what you need to know about each of the two conditions and what to do if you suspect someone is experiencing a serious heart event.

A new rule also requires registered nurses to be on site around the clock.

‘Silver tsunami’ reaching age 65 lack savings, will largely rely on Social Security, new study says

We created the AARP Livable Communities initiative to help people decide where they want to live, in terms of both their home and their community.

If you want to make a retirement investment then it’s important to look at the options you have. Many people recommend saving up to 15% of your income, but some savers fall out of this range. If you have concerns regarding your trajectory then it’s helpful to use a retirement calculator so you can conduct a pressure test. After establishing how much you need to save, it’s then a good idea for you to start building your retirement portfolio.