One Social Hour a Week Can Help Someone With Dementia
2017-07-16
Good staff training improved patients’ quality of life, lowered costs, study saysContinue Reading
Living With Purpose May Help Seniors Sleep Soundly
2017-07-10
Sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome are less common in those with a reason to get up in the morning, study findsContinue Reading
2 of 3 Americans Don’t Have ‘Advance Directive’ for End of Life
2017-07-07
Document lets family members know your wishesContinue Reading
Exercise Can Keep Obese Seniors on the Go
2017-07-06
Study ties physical activity to ability to perform everyday tasksContinue Reading
Older Americans Struggling With Drug Costs Don’t Ask for Help
2017-06-30
Poll found roughly half didn’t, but 67 percent who did received assistance from their doctorContinue Reading
Is Potential Human Life Span Unlimited?
2017-06-29
Maybe, says biologist, especially if technology and medicine keep improvingContinue Reading
Slowed Walking, Shrinking Brain?
2017-06-29
Seniors whose pace dropped showed shrinkage in brain region linked to memory, spatial orientationContinue Reading
Boozing Can Age You Right Down to Your Cells
2017-06-26
DNA studies reveal alcoholics have shorter telomeres, key markers of aging and overall healthContinue Reading
Centenarians Often Healthier Than Younger Seniors: Study
2017-06-15
They have less chronic disease than those in their 80s and 90s, researcher saysContinue Reading
Fido May Be a Fit Senior’s Best Friend
2017-06-09
Study finds walking a dog helps older people meet goals for moderate to vigorous exerciseContinue Reading