The number of older adults in poverty has shot up 45% since 2019. Seniors now have the highest poverty rate of any age group, ...

Despite lower poverty overall, the rate for seniors has been steadily rising in recent years. A new AARP survey sheds light on how those over 50 are struggling in the crucial time before retirement.

A recent survey published by the Alliance for Aging Research highlights the significant impact that pain has on older adults and the people who care for them. The survey of close to 1,000 adults ages ...

Pharmacy study reports that one-third of older adults with cognitive disorders are taking prescription drugs that could harm them.

The majority of older US adults regularly took prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications and dietary supplements ...

Older adults who rarely participated in social activities, perceived themselves as not being useful to family or friends, and ...

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 ...

They hop across ledges and vault over railings — and no, they're not teenagers. On a sunny Friday morning, a group of nine people gathered at an exercise corner in one of Singapore's public housing ...

Older adults and technology haven't always had the smoothest relationship. From learning to use email to operating smartphones, each new wave has brought fresh challenges and frustrations. Now, ...

"Smoking inside buildings was everywhere. For a non-smoker, it's literally one of the worst and most suffocating smells. So ...

One of the major cognitive changes that happens as we age is difficulty recounting details of past experiences. But two recent studies suggest that older adults’ memories may be richer than previously ...