Americans are living longer, and we’re all looking for ways to make the most of those additional years. It’s never too early to begin planning how you’ll enjoy that increased longevity — or to help older parents navigate their later years.

Our Aging Well section is a great place to start. It’s your guide to living the good life, with tips on where to live, what to eat, when to retire and more.

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Complex medical situations and lengthy recovery from injuries often cause people to re-evaluate what’s important in their lives.

Gardening, whether done with indoor potted plants or outdoors, is excellent for motor skill improvement and cognitive health. (Getty Images)

Gardening is for everyone and a wonderful growth opportunity.

Permanent makeup offers solutions for common aging challenges, as well as providing timesaving confidence boosts.

Guy Caridi, right, and partner Nancy Fry perform together. Caridi teaches dance at the Lakewood Community Center in South Seattle, and encourages attendance “as a great opportunity to grow in confidence, as well as health." (Courtesy of Karen Strand)

At any age, music — whether played, listened to, or danced — has been found to improve cognition.

Caregiving comes in many forms. And in many cases, it takes a toll.

Currently, around 27% of adults aged 60 and older in the U.S. live alone, and by 2030, the number of older adults living solo is expected to rise significantly.

A smiling person in shirt and tie sits at a table with branding resources.

According to a recent survey, more than two-thirds of Americans say discussing end-of-life preparations with loved ones is important and on their minds.

Kids who are shorter by age 10 often show a lower mortality risk. (Getty Images)

Here’s how lifestyle and your environment impact aging.

In addition to health conditions, other barriers include the hesitancy to exercise due to fear of injury or simply not feeling comfortable in the gym.

Larry Pennington, a fashionable former educator, was looking to share some advice on home décor and thrifting. He became an unlikely social media darling.