According to the Pew Research Center, the median age of a sitting US congressperson currently stands at 64.7 years old. Though Baby Boomers - which Pew defines as the generation born between 1946 and 1964 - no longer have the monopoly on congressional seats they once did, they still hold 60 of the 99 Senate seats. This demographic reality raises concerns about whether older lawmakers are able to keep pace with rapidly evolving policy issues.
The installation integrates found objects with constructed components to form a conceptual environment that critiques normative expectations around usefulness and aging.
Lucia Topolansky, at 80, reflects on her life and activism after the loss of her husband, former president Mujica. She embraces renewed political engagement despite recent grief.
Researchers have developed a new tool that computes the biological age of human organs from a single vial of blood. This tool can significantly change healthcare approaches by empowering individuals to manage their health based on biological age.
With age comes a wonderful shift from knowledge to wisdom. Research has shown that seasoned adults often make gains exhibiting stronger cognitive processing skills in areas such as decision-making, emotional self-regulation, and problem-solving.
Every Pride Month, we celebrate the resilience, visibility and achievements of the LGBTQ+ community. But amid the rainbow flags and joyful parades, it's also important to remember the quiet battles many of those who identify as LGBTQ+ still face, especially as they age.
I have an appointment with the osteopath in the morning. And then I'll take it easy. The dinner with the family is already behind us. Tuesday is a work day, right? All the children and grandchildren are at work or doing school exams. Life goes on.
"In the makeup chair, I use a lip line barrier, a clear pencil that turns into a satin flexible finish to hold lip color inside the lip line. Dior and Nikol make great ones!" says celebrity makeup artist Brett Freedman.