Study: Positivity, Extraversion Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia

A recent study has linked personality traits with overall dementia risk. The effort could help researchers more broadly understand whether certain kinds of people are more likely to develop the disease over time. Funded by the National Institute on Aging, the study found that conscientiousness, extraversion and positive affect were associated with a lower risk […]

Nearly 40% of Americans 65+ Report at Least One Disability

Almost 16 million Americans 65 and older report having at least one disability, but only 9% of that population reports living in group quarters, a new report finds. The new U.S. Census Bureau report was commissioned and funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Between 2008 and 2012 […]