WellSpan team members are proudly supporting a clinical trial to help prevent dementia in older adults, while reaching a ...

Adults aged 55 and older are significantly more likely to share political misinformation than younger social media users. And it’s not because they’re unable to discern fake news from real ...

Diabetes incidence was higher among postmenopausal women who reported SARS-CoV-2 infection, multiple COVID-19 symptoms, or COVID-19 hospitalization.

Death rates from falls among older adults have surged in the last 20 years, as the American population ages and more seniors prefer to live independently in their homes. New data from the Centers for ...

Background With the rapid increase in the number of older adults living with chronic diseases and disabilities, there is a growing need to prepare nurses with positive attitudes and a willingness to ...

Older people who earn less than $20,000 a year die nine years sooner on average than those who earn $120,000 or more. That's the conclusion of a new analysis that shows a strong connection between ...

In a world of information overload, it can feel soothing to stick your head in the sand. Don’t want to hear what the doctor might say? It’s easy not to make a follow-up appointment. Did a favorite ...

Working with a doctor or nutritionist, older adults can develop a plan for weight management that addresses their individual needs. Weight management can be a complex process for people ages 65 years ...

TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and similar platforms are apparently no antidote for the global loneliness epidemic, according to Oregon State University research that linked increases in social media use ...

In a world of information overload, it can feel soothing to stick your head in the sand. Don't want to hear what the doctor might say? It's easy not to make a follow-up appointment. Did a favorite ...

Older adults are at greater risk for severe anaphylaxis in a variety of settings but are less likely to receive epinephrine than younger adults, two recent studies have found. In the first study, ...

A new Canadian study is offering a powerful message to older adults and those who care for them: it's never too late to bounce back. Researchers at the University of Toronto have found that nearly one ...