If you're worried about falls and fractures, you're likely taking one or both of these. But a recent analysis shows you may ...

A new study finds unmet care needs are rising fastest among the youngest cohort of older adults in the U.S., potentially ...

When you think about malnutrition, you may picture famine or starving children in developing countries. But in the United States and across the globe, malnutrition among older adults is a ...

This story is part of a Seattle Times focus on the affordability crisis in the Northwest. We explore the high cost of living and wealth disparities that shape our region; examine policies that impact ...

Vaccination rates against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, remain low among older adults. Improving access to vaccination services as well as consistent public health engagement could help boost ...

Changing late-life disability and care patterns that may accompany population aging have profound consequences for the nation’s health and related public policies. Drawing on two cross-sectional ...

For 35 years, Barbara Senich only owned black pants. “I thought somehow, that would make me look less big,” said Senich, 69, who has struggled with obesity for most of her life. At her heaviest, ...

Older adults with heart failure (HF) who participated in transitional care interventions (TCI) experienced improved self-care confidence and reductions in heart failure-specific hospital readmissions.

A two-session nutrition education series is designed to help older adults build practical skills for healthy, realistic ...