Are you in a dual helping relationship with someone close to you? Such relationships can arise when we try to help a struggling friend or relative by lending them money, renting them a place to live, ...

Providing practical help to a close friend—such as picking up medication, cooking a meal, or helping with household chores—may be linked to a more positive mood among older adults in daily life.

However, there are potential gender differences: Older men are less likely than women to provide emotional support to friends, and if they do, they may experience a lower positive mood on days they ...