I've always thought that rock climbing soft gear had a life of 10 years. Others are now telling me that is doesn't age if looked after properly. Is there a definitive answer? [more inside]
posted by dantodd on Nov 23, 2009 - 14 answers

I'm afraid my old dog's mind is going before his body -- he's peeing on the floor, growls and snaps at us when we try to put him outside, and other odd behaviors. How should my wife and I handle this? [more inside]
posted by M.C. Lo-Carb! on Oct 16, 2009 - 19 answers

How do men's patterns of sexual attraction change as they age? That is, are older guys really attracted to older partners, or are they just being polite/settling for what they can get? [more inside]
posted by Bardolph on Sep 25, 2009 - 69 answers

"... and loved the sorrows of your changing face." Help me accept the fact that I'm aging. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 5, 2009 - 34 answers

Is there a service that will email me once a day, and if I don't respond, contact local EMS? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 28, 2009 - 16 answers

Using a webcam (instead of a camera) for recording changes in facial appearance over time - good or bad idea? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 27, 2009 - 2 answers

Please recommend articles, essays or books about aging. [more inside]
posted by cheapskatebay on Aug 19, 2009 - 9 answers

I am a Toronto-based artist researching aging and sexuality for an upcoming project. I'm looking to talk to people over the age of 65 who can be quite candid about their sexuality. I'm looking for suggestions as to where I can find people to talk to. I'm trying some obvious places like Craigslist and Lavalife with some success and wondering if anybody has any other ideas. And if the people live in/around Toronto, that's even better, but not essential. Thanks.
posted by mammalian on Jul 7, 2009 - 2 answers

My mother has become increasingly paranoid recently. How can I help her? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 15, 2009 - 8 answers

If you're a heterosexual woman who cares about such things, at around what age do men stop looking at you? I don't mean a husband, or a boyfriend - I mean men on the street. [more inside]
posted by Sully on Mar 30, 2009 - 67 answers

I got a great gift of a brand-new camel-colored canvas field coat from Land's End. It fits great. Problem (?) is: that it looks like a brand-new camel-colored canvas field coat from Land's End. [more inside]
posted by quarantine on Mar 24, 2009 - 10 answers

How old is too old to learn to ride a skateboard? [more inside]
posted by M.C. Lo-Carb! on Mar 13, 2009 - 46 answers

How can I camouflage hooded eyes? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 12, 2009 - 8 answers

We both need to lose weight... But I need some help figuring out how to successfully do it together. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 10, 2009 - 23 answers

I'm getting wrinkles from keeping my face mashed up against my pillow all night long. How do I train myself to stop sleeping on my side? [more inside]
posted by decoherence on Feb 26, 2009 - 16 answers

Source of creaky sounds in an older model vehicle plus general maintenance questions? [more inside]
posted by limonade on Feb 15, 2009 - 5 answers

vanityfilter: I'm embarrassed to admit that I am very self-conscious about signs of aging. I wish I wasn't bothered about the lines around my eyes but I think about them too much! I have to ask- does anyone have any actual experience with anti-aging/ anti-wrinkle products that HAVE REALLY WORKED FOR YOU? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 21, 2009 - 27 answers

The short version: mom's morphed into a reclusive, depressive, heavily-medicated, quasi-narcoleptic shell of a woman. She's given up on life and herself. More disturbingly, she's burned holes in hundreds of household items (carpets, floors, computer keyboards) after falling asleep while smoking. It's a recipe for tragedy(s) - fires, skull fractures, etc. We want a better life for her (or hell, any life at all, given the fire hazards). What can we do? [more inside]
posted by julthumbscrew on Jan 8, 2009 - 24 answers

Seeking a wonderful essay I saw online once about being age-appropriate -- hoping the green can help me? [more inside]
posted by EmpressCallipygos on Dec 16, 2008 - 6 answers

Please point me to a guide for maintaining a healthy lifestyle for a male in his mid-30s. [more inside]
posted by cheapskatebay on Dec 15, 2008 - 4 answers

I need tips to help my mom keep her mind engaged and active, despite her vision problems. Help? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 1, 2008 - 14 answers

Help. Please. (Live-in?) Home Health Care in NY. Really long explanation inside. [more inside]
posted by exlotuseater on Oct 29, 2008 - 6 answers

Aging-gracefully-Filter: Tell me about successfully growing out medium-to-long grey hair without looking ridiculous. [more inside]
posted by chesty_a_arthur on Oct 16, 2008 - 12 answers

What are a few significant things you wish you did when you were younger that you believe would have helped better preserve your mental and physical health? What are a few significant things you did do in the past that you now see paying dividends? [more inside]
posted by schroedinger on Oct 14, 2008 - 41 answers

What sorts of jobs might my retirement-age father be able to pursue to keep up with expenses? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 14, 2008 - 17 answers

Does anyone here have any experience with nominations for conservatorship in the state of California, either as a potential conservator, an attorney, social worker, psychiatrist or anyone else who plays a role in the process? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 16, 2008 - 2 answers

I am trying to find an excellent neurologist for my Mom in Omaha, NE. I have been doing research with little success. Are sites like HealthGrades worth the money? Are there any other ways that I can research a doctor's background and perhaps read reviews on them? [more inside]
posted by Ostara on Sep 11, 2008 - 6 answers

Why can't I use Grecian 2000 on my greying beard? [more inside]
posted by stenoboy on Sep 6, 2008 - 7 answers

How can I make time slow down? [more inside]
posted by changeling on Aug 18, 2008 - 40 answers

How does a woman in her mid-40s keep her self-esteem in an sea of thirtysomethings? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 28, 2008 - 27 answers

Is there any reason I can't be younger than I am? [more inside]
posted by mpls2 on Jun 8, 2008 - 60 answers

What's the best method to age/weather canvas sneakers? [more inside]
posted by mizrachi on Apr 21, 2008 - 3 answers

StupidVanityFilter: What can I do to prevent jowls? [more inside]
posted by greta simone on Mar 16, 2008 - 3 answers

Do people laugh less as they get older? [more inside]
posted by gfrobe on Feb 10, 2008 - 17 answers

What preparations should I make for getting old? [more inside]
posted by Solomon on Feb 4, 2008 - 33 answers

I was born in 1954, and this year I will be 54 years old. Is there a name for the year when this 'anniversary' occurs? [more inside]
posted by pgoes on Jan 1, 2008 - 11 answers

Are there any studies, past or present, devoted to the idea of deriving precise time of either conception or birth from DNA analysis? For conception, I can imagine a science fiction author describing a rhythmic pattern or pulse emitted by something in the DNA whose beats are somehow recorded somewhere, like the veritable second hand of a clock. For birth time I'm a little fuzzier on the possibilities, but one idea that occurred to me was the studying the effects of direct light (sun or artificial) on a baby's chromosomes when exposed for the first time (not counting any rays that might penetrate the womb through the mother). There is also the telomere clock to consider, about which I know very little.
posted by christopherious on Dec 12, 2007 - 16 answers

When was 'the end' of your youth? [more inside]
posted by farishta on Nov 20, 2007 - 72 answers

Reinventing myself once again at age 59, ideas please? [more inside]
posted by Xurando on Oct 30, 2007 - 6 answers

What activities can I initiate with my substantially-deaf, substantially-blind grandfather? [more inside]
posted by moreandmoreso on Oct 16, 2007 - 15 answers

Like many women, I used to have hips that measured slightly larger than my bust. Now my ass is disappearing as my rack carries on. Is this just aging at work, or is this typical of weight loss? [more inside]
posted by rosemere on Oct 15, 2007 - 9 answers

Wines: Help me pick one that will be nicely aged in five years. [more inside]
posted by wuzandfuzz on Aug 27, 2007 - 14 answers

[Optimism Filter] Tell me about why it's never been better to be old, and why it will keep getting better. [more inside]
posted by mpls2 on Jul 5, 2007 - 32 answers

I'm not even thirty and the sex is terrible. Am I the only person with this problem and what should I do about it? Apologies, there is... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 28, 2007 - 11 answers

How can I find my parents a gerontologist in Michigan? [more inside]
posted by ursus_comiter on May 19, 2007 - 9 answers

Mental decline, perception and creativity. Layperson looking to understand the medical changes that happen during aging-related mental decline, mental illness and dementia -- and looking for any research or just speculation re. various ways "reduced function" might translate into "different/new function" or "different modes of perception." [more inside]
posted by allterrainbrain on Apr 27, 2007 - 10 answers

How can I keep from calcifying my beliefs and becoming like most of the actual adults that I know? [more inside]
posted by khaibit on Mar 23, 2007 - 48 answers

Is there any way to reliably assess a person's age, and if so, to what precision? [more inside]
posted by teem on Feb 6, 2007 - 16 answers

What things should I be doing now, in my early 20s, to be sure I live the longest, healthiest life possible?
posted by logic vs love on Jan 29, 2007 - 39 answers

What causes "old lady smell"? [more inside]
posted by acridrabbit on Jan 18, 2007 - 42 answers