Urinary tract infections are among the most common bacterial infections in older adults, yet they remain surprisingly easy to ...

For Sara V., a Facebook message that initially seemed friendly arrived at an especially vulnerable time. Shortly after she was widowed, someone claiming to be a well-known professional athlete began ...

The update gives older adults more control over their rides, while adding new accessibility and customization options DENIS CHARLET/AFP via Getty Older adults can now manage Uber senior accounts ...

Sleep is important at any age. Older adults often do not get enough sleep. However, proper sleep hygiene can help promote healthy sleep habits. Getting enough sleep can also help you stay healthier as ...

Arts and crafts can have various benefits for older adults, including improving fine motor functions, promoting problem-solving and learning abilities, and providing self-confidence and inner ...

Eloise Theisen had no plans to become a medical cannabis expert. Now a geriatric nurse practitioner with a specialty in cannabis therapy at Stanford Medicine, Theisen turned to cannabis herself when ...

Gentle cardiovascular exercises such as walking, swimming and water aerobics, chair yoga, Pilates, strength training and biking are often ideal for seniors. They can improve muscle strength, mobility, ...

But it can be hard for many older adults to stay employed past the age of 62, the year they typically become eligible for early Social Security retirement benefits, even when their health is good. In ...

When Marguerite Spann comes to visit Edna Cain, she always wears a smile. "A smile is very important and encouraging, and it uplifts a person's spirit too," says Marguerite Spann, a volunteer with ...

Adults age 60 and older are more likely to report losses of $100,000 or more due to financial fraud, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Those incidents account for 68% of the $2.4 billion in ...

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