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 ...

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 ...

Noel Coward’s Waiting in the Wings, currently at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum through Sat., Oct. 3, premiered in London ...

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 ...

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 ...

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’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 ...

Remember Sally Field in Steel Magnolias when she hands a stranger a piece of cake at a funeral and deadpans, "Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion." It's what one might define as a throwaway ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the non-financial aspects of retirement planning. Aging brings humorous yet unsettling realities, from early dinner ...