seniors

The pandemic disrupted the massage industry. Now those who specialize in hospice massage therapy are in demand and redefining their roles.

The report shows early deaths among seniors are on the rise. Housing cost burdens are also among the highest in the nation.

Despite medical advances, disparities are expected to worsen in the coming decades. The expansion of the aging population and rising numbers of people with conditions that put them at risk are expected to contribute to this alarming scenario.

Despite increases in assets among middle-class Americans in recent years, 80 percent of older adults would be unable to afford two years of long-term care, according to data from the National Council on Aging.

Dealing with a stubborn or resistant older parent can be a difficult problem for adult children. Family caregivers and professionals have some hard-won lessons on how to manage these relationships.

The debate about whether employees should be required to return to the workplace has generally focused on commuting, convenience and child care. A fourth C, caregiving, has rarely been mentioned.

In Leon County, Elder Care’s executive director worries if Congress' discussions impact funding, it could have a negative effect on seniors' well-being and pockets.

As your circle of close friends shrinks, there are ways to rebuild — but not replace — the social network you had when you were younger.

Persistent fatigue — the feeling of having no energy — can contribute to frailty and affects 40% to 74% of older patients with chronic illness. Yet, its causes can be elusive.

Researchers are identifying new ways to assess older adults’ social circumstances and identify risks that can compromise their health. “It’s a more complete picture of older adults’ circumstances than any one factor alone,” one expert said.