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.

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

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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The scenario often unfolds like this: Medical researchers investigate a frequently used drug and report that it’s less effective for older patients than previously thought, or that its risks outweigh ...

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, ...