The ‘silver tsunami’ is coming — and we’re not ready
Here's what needs to be done to address a significant public health challenge.
March 16, 2021
Aging
17 signs of a blood clot that are easy to miss
Though symptoms can be sneaky, many people are able to identify them and seek medical attention before it's too late.
March 16, 2021
These common prescription drugs could boost your dementia risk
A recent study has tightened the link between dementia and a common class of drugs used to treat a variety of symptoms.
March 4, 2021
6 unusual signs you may have heart disease
There are visible, external signs that can indicate if something is wrong with your heart.
February 28, 2021
This common disorder looks like dementia — but it can be cured
This disorder has many of the same symptoms as diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, including memory loss, but is actually curable.
January 24, 2021
The surprising relationship between your calf muscles and dementia
Researchers believe insufficient brain blood flow plays a critical role in the development of dementia and Alzheimer's. But what's it got to do with your legs?
December 13, 2020
When is dead really dead? Recent study claims death is a vast gray area
A recent study added more fuel to the discussion.
November 25, 2020
The stuff nobody tells you about dying pets
The death of an animal companion is unique to any other kind of loss.
November 10, 2020
20 ways life after 60 will change post-pandemic
In the aftermath of the pandemic, everything will change — particularly for people over 60.
October 28, 2020
11 steps to take if you’re turning 65 this year
Turning 65? Congratulations! From Medicare to Social Security to property tax relief, here's what you need to know.
September 23, 2020
A pandemic upshot: Older adults are having second thoughts about where to live
These decisions, hard enough during ordinary times, are now fraught with uncertainty.
September 18, 2020
7 normal parts of early childhood (that now I realize could have killed us)
The things our parents subjected us to.
September 16, 2020
The year when 60 suddenly became ‘old’
At 62, I believe I speak for many other late-stage boomers when I say: Wait, what?
August 31, 2020
12 surprising causes of adult acne
You have a mortgage, are planning for retirement, your kids are out of the house, and... what's that? A pimple?
August 19, 2020
10 apps that everyone over 50 should have on their phone
Want to change your life for the better? There’s an app for that.
August 2, 2020
The real midlife crisis confronting many Americans
Middle-aged adults are increasingly confronted with an impossible choice: how to split time and money between themselves, their parents and their kids.
June 29, 2020
Grandparents who babysit a grandchild live longer, study finds
Grandparents who babysit are 37% more likely to survive the next 20 years.
June 23, 2020
The big question you need to ask before a parent has surgery
New standards meant to improve surgical care for older adults have been endorsed by the American College of Surgeons.
June 4, 2020