Falls can often lead to reduced mobility or long-term disability in adults 65 and older, but there are strategies beyond exercise that can help these patients stay independent longer.

There are ways that hospitals and health systems can support behavioral health and mental well-being in their older patients.

Eat more leafy greens, fish, fruits and veggies to boost potassium, calcium, vitamin D, dietary fiber, and vitamin B12, which many older adults need. These nutrients are found in the following ...

In his book, ‘Super Agers,’ cardiologist Dr. Eric Topol argues that we now have the tools to age better than our predecessors ...

However, many of these problems can be prevented with a robust daily foot care regime, so here are seven essential foot care tips for older adults…. 1. Keep toenails cut neatly and trimly ...

Natural declines in muscle mass, strength, bone density, flexibility and reaction times significantly increase the risk of ...

Seniors struggle with grief, isolation, and trauma after wildfires. This guide explores the mental health challenges they face and explains how to support them.

“There’s a whole different set” of health risk factors for older drinkers, said Paul Sacco, a professor of social work at the ...

The use of a smart speaker with preprogrammed diabetes care features may help older adults manage their diabetes and improve ...

Knee pain is common as you age but it isn’t inevitable With proper lifestyle tweaks and management you can maintain strong ...

From 2003 to 2023, the death rate for falls increased more than 70% for adults ages 65 to 74, and more than 75% for those ...

New research led by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign found that the depth of social networks that older adults ...