elderly

Newer formulations are even more effective at preventing illnesses that commonly afflict seniors — perhaps even dementia.

Patient advocates say they frequently hear from people who thought they didn’t need for Medicare because they had group health. That delay sometimes forces people to cover medical expenses themselves.

More older people are using cannabis products regularly, but research suggests their cannabis-related health problems are also on the rise.

The job of Vishisho Awomi, known to her patients as Chaplain Avika, is to provide comfort in life's final moments. She's a chaplain with Vitas Healthcare, providing spiritual support for people in hospice.

As state officials anticipate Medicaid cuts that could strip resources for those with disabilities and chronic health conditions, an army of unpaid caregivers waits in the wings: children.

The Florida Institute of Human and Machine Cognition is looking for people 60 or older to participate in a clinical trial to understand why individuals don't respond the same to exercise.

A new training program teaches workers to stop the baby talk and address older people as adults.

A House panel advances a proposal that would place monitoring devices in the rooms of residents, with caveats. Debate centers around security and protection vs. privacy and dignity.

The measure would amend the 1965 Older Americans Act to include screening for loneliness and coordination of supportive services and health care to address its negative health effects.

Aging alone ─ without a spouse, a partner or children ─ requires careful planning. New programs for this growing population offer much-needed help.