Get a jump on the rest of your life by committing yourself to making the following changes in your lifestyle today.

Consider this fact: More than half the people who ever lived to be 65 are alive today. That alone suggests that myths about aging based on past generations may not hold true for this one. Let's look at 10 of those myths, and see what experts have to say about them.

Through the daily grapevine of popular culture, we get the message over and over that young is better than old. But new research contradicts these age-old stereotypes. Indeed, studies suggest that the older you get, the happier you become.

In recent years, an increasing amount of scientific evidence has supported the idea that people can do quite a lot on their own to lengthen their life span and to enhance the quality of life as they age. Here are five steps to take every day that can promote healthy aging and boost longevity.

No need to search for a secret formula to erase the effects of getting older. You already have the power to keep yourself feeling young for years.

If you have occasional or chronic insomnia, you may be able to get to sleep by making lifestyle changes.

No matter what you like to do, now is a great time to sign up for a class so that you can explore your interests. Many colleges and other educational organizations offer special discounts to older adults. Here are some ideas about how to get started.

How can you ensure you'll get the medical services you need in the future? Gather what documents you might need to get those services now. It helps to have a record of the names and addresses of your health care providers, the dates of your office visits, and hospitalizations.

Bus trips include everything from day trips to world-class art museums to shopping ventures to cross-country treks.

Whatever the nature of your loss, active grieving can help you get through the following months and years.

Not only do baby boomers expect to live into their 80s or 90s, but they are expecting to be independent, one expert says.

Senior centers enrich the lives of older adults with a range of opportunities for socialization, learning, travel, volunteerism, and physical and mental challenges.

It's tough to enjoy the golden years among bundles of old newspapers, stacks of store receipts and collections of used margarine tubs. You're also at higher risk for falls and fires.

A living will tells others how you want to be treated when it comes to life-sustaining measures.

Now that you've retired, what are you going to do with all that spare time?

Mature adults make up an enormous pool of knowledge, talent, experience, and expertise. Many find volunteering offers a way to use skills they gained through a lifetime.

Old age was long viewed as a time of decline in health and function. That is far from the case today.

Many older adults enjoy a glass of wine with dinner or a beer while watching the game on TV. In fact, half of Americans ages 65 and older drink alcohol. Having a drink now and then is fine—as long as you don’t overdo it.