In 2060, the number of Americans age 65 and older is projected to increase to 95 million, making up almost a quarter of the U ...

Death rates from falls among older adults have surged in the last 20 years, as the American population ages and more seniors prefer to live independently in their homes. New data from the Centers for ...

Half of those between the ages of 61 and 79 are spending more than three hours a day on their phone, according to a survey of ...

As their parents get older, most adults will start to try to make time to visit them more often. No longer having their ...

The most frequently co-involved substances seen among fentanyl-related overdose deaths in older adults were stimulants followed by benzodiazepines, alcohol, and heroin. HealthDay News — Overdose ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WDTN) – The Ohio Senate recently passed Senate Bill 35, which recognizes Supported Decision-Making as an alternative to guardianship for adults with developmental disability. Senator ...

Background and aim: Accelerated aging poses significant physical, psychological, and social health challenge to Chinese. Successful aging (SA) serves as a proactive approach to population aging, ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The South Carolina State Fair reminds visitors of its youth admission policy ahead of this year’s event, running from Oct. 8-19. From Sunday through Thursday, a parent or ...

Making time for older adults, helping them find activities they enjoy and can participate in, and even setting them up with technologies that can keep them involved in holiday plans, can help them ...

Andrew Duxbury, M.D., professor in the UAB Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, provides expert advice and tips for at-home geriatric care. The health of older adults can change ...

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in older adults are associated with new cases of dementia, use of home care services, and admission to long-term care, according to new research published in the ...

Working with a doctor or nutritionist, older adults can develop a plan for weight management that addresses their individual needs. Weight management can be a complex process for people ages 65 years ...