New research shows that combining strength and balance exercises with protein may help older adults improve muscle strength, ...

Whatever form the RTD board takes in the future, I strongly urge its members to spend a week in Montreal or Toronto.  For ...

The new book "Wired Wisdom" surveyed those over 60 in a variety of countries and found patterns, as well as crafted tips, based on the research.

For women seeking stability and emotional openness in their relationships, older men who are often more consistent in their ...

Across the U.S., an estimated 5 million people ages 50 to 64 face greater health insurance costs without federal premium tax credits.

The potential benefits of this device are significant. For older adults, better balance can mean fewer falls, fewer injuries, ...

A 50-year old tuition waiver for Kentuckians 65 and older would end if the Republican chairman of an education committee has his way.

Start by compiling a list of medications your parents are taking, along with their physicians’ names and phone numbers, allergies and prior surgeries, said Dr. Namita Seth Mohta, an assistant ...

Absence of grab bars, tripping hazards and broken flooring in the home environment can significantly amplify the relationship ...

A new study suggests that applying a deep learning algorithm to routine abdominal CT scans could help identify fall risk ...

Florence Miller was a mother, grandmother and caregiver for her own elderly mother at the White Hall apartments in Frankford.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, falls killed more than 38,000 seniors in 2021, making it the leading cause of ...