Crittenden Writes BDN Article on Advantages of Dating Later in Life

Jennifer Crittenden, assistant director of the University of Maine Center on Aging, wrote an article for the Bangor Daily News titled, “The advantages of being an older dater, and tips for finding romance.” Nearly 18 percent of adults age 57–64, and 14 percent of adults ages 65–74 are in a dating relationship, the article states. “Being in a relationship can improve health, well-being and expand social support,” Crittenden wrote.