The impact of one individual’s health can have a ripple effect on an entire family. Family members are caring for their loved ones in the home more today and for …

The Journal of General Internal Medicine recently published a report that looked at data from more than 3,000 people covered by Medicare to gauge the impact of health care cost …

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of three older adults (those aged 65 or older) falls each year.1 In 2013, 2.5 million nonfatal falls among …

Does getting older really mean getting sick, debilitated, and unhappy? In this article, we will explore common myths of aging which can result in ageism, as well as the truths …

Did you know that, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries among older adults (age 65 and …

In the last year of our lives, almost a third of us will undergo a major surgery. Among adults over age 45, heart surgeries and surgeries on the musculoskeletal system …

When the tides turn and you become the one responsible for the care of an elderly parent or family member, you will need to develop a plan of care. That …

Fifty years ago, the federal government enacted three important programs to protect the health and well-being of seniors: Medicare, Medicaid, and the Older Americans Act. Eighty years ago, Congress enacted …

According to a MetLife study, seniors who are most vulnerable to financial abuse are women who are at least 80 years old, who live alone, and who receive help with …