When one elderly spouse hangs up the car keys, both partners are less likely to work or volunteer, according to a study done at the University of Missouri-Columbia and published in February 2015 in the journal Research on Aging. The researcher recommends that the elderly, and their adult children, carefully discuss and plan for the… Continue reading When One Spouse Stops Driving, Both Suffer Negative Consequences
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Marriage Counseling for Older Couples Is Needed
The findings of a nationally representative study done at Michigan State University suggest the need for Marriage Counselling and programs aimed at promoting marital quality and well-being for couples into their 70s and 80s, according to lead investigator Hui Liu, associate professor of sociology. The research showed that older people in troubled marriages — particularly… Continue reading Marriage Counseling for Older Couples Is Needed