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 ...

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A new Yahoo/YouGov poll found that 37% of U.S. adults don't think there's an age limit for trick-or-treating; 22% say 13 to ...

Dear Carol: I’m concerned about my parents, who are in their early 80s. My dad’s a large man, and my tiny mother is his caregiver. Dad needs assistance standing, and he’s incontinent due to prostate ...

Older adults face heightened risk in the event of an emergency or natural disaster. The Clark County Commission on Aging wants to mitigate that risk by helping seniors adequately prepare. “I ...

Overdose deaths in adults age 65 and older from fentanyl mixed with stimulants, such as cocaine and methamphetamines, have surged 9,000% in the past eight years, matching rates found among younger ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Both standard and enhanced acupuncture reduced pain-related disability in older adults. These benefits persisted ...

Having a protein-rich breakfast can be a key strategy for maintaining strength and vitality in older age. Protein is an important nutrient for older adults. It can help maintain muscle mass and ...

Experts agree that exercise is vital to longevity and helps to preserve muscle mass, bone density and joint health as we age. But it’s important to approach workouts in the right way to ensure safe, ...

How can family physicians effectively respond to the global aging population? This question, posed by Leon Geffen, MBChB, honorary lecturer in the Division of Geriatric Medicine at the University of ...