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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 t… → Read More
Older people often aren’t being screened for anxiety disorders, even though it is a common affliction — one masked by other problems when growing old. → Read More
Programs assisting people with dementia — and their caregivers — improve quality of life and care. But millions of unpaid family and friend caregivers may not know where or how to find help. → Read More
Covid-19 continues to hit seniors with disproportionate severity. Experts say Paxlovid is an effective therapy that is being underprescribed for people 65 and older. → Read More
How do older adults know when the potential benefits from surgery are worth the risks? And what questions should they ask as they try to figure this out? Our columnist asks experts for guidance. → Read More
Multiple studies show a strong association between higher levels of optimism and healthy aging. We ask some dedicated optimists what might explain the connection. → Read More
The death of a sharp but frail patriarch just days before Thanksgiving casts a shadow on a family’s holiday season. → Read More
Assisted living was meant to be a home-like setting where older adults could interact with other residents while receiving help with daily tasks such as bathing and dressing. But as the concept has… → Read More
An important new study offers much-needed data to inform older Americans of the risks and benefits they must weigh when facing major surgery. → Read More
Twelve years ago, Marna Clarke was seized by a desire to examine what she looked like at age 70 — and to document the results. This creative project has sustained and engaged her since. → Read More
Twelve years ago, Marna Clarke was seized by a desire to examine what she looked like at... → Read More
Two studies published this year provide evidence that older adults’ cognitive health may benefit if air quality is improved. → Read More
With prices of necessities rising dramatically, many older Americans are having trouble making ends meet. They often don’t know that help is available from a variety of programs, and some sources o… → Read More
Three women explain how life’s surprises can catapult their efforts to carefully manage limited budgets and lead to financial distress. → Read More
People whose brains have been injured by concussions, traumatic accidents, strokes, or neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson’s disease can benefit from targeted therapy. Experts also emplo… → Read More
The Elder Index, developed by researchers at the University of Massachusetts-Boston, shows that nearly 5 million older women living alone, 2 million older men living alone, and more than 2 million … → Read More
About half of adults 65 and older have above-normal blood sugar levels that put them in the prediabetes category. Although that is a signal to improve your eating habits and get more exercise, rese… → Read More
Although identifying long covid in older adults can be tricky, experts say there are good strategies for getting medical advice and fighting the impact of the virus. → Read More
Millions of older adults are grappling with long covid, yet the impact on them has received little attention even though research suggests seniors are more likely to develop the poorly understood c… → Read More
Colorado researchers publish a tool to help gun owners and family members plan ahead for safe firearm use and transfers in the event of disability or death. → Read More