October 31, 2022

Heading South for the Winter? Check This Medical Checklist

Escaping from a cold, wintery place to a warm climate can be fun for so-called "snowbirds" who migrate south for the winter.

October 31, 2022

Surgery Holds Danger for Seniors. Who's Most at Risk?

Surgery can be a daunting prospect at any age. Now, researchers say they've spotted two key factors upping the odds of a poor surgical outcome in seniors.

October 27, 2022

Retirement Means Sleeping More, Exercising Less: Study

Retirees, it's time to get up out of your easy chair and get moving.

October 17, 2022

You Can Now Buy Hearing Aids Over-the-Counter.  Experts Offer Tips for Consumers

It's official: Older Americans with hearing loss can now stroll into a big box store or pharmacy — or just visit a website — and buy hearing aids without a prescription.

September 28, 2022

Over 7 Million U.S. Seniors Have Mental Declines That Threaten Financial Skills

As Americans age, millions end up struggling with dementia or some level of memory impairment and diminished capacity to think clearly and make decisions.

September 28, 2022

Mental Skills Slow With Age, But Seniors Gain in Other Ways: Study

Seniors, there's good news and bad from a new study of mental health. The brain-centered research confirms that mental skills do decline with age -- but it also finds many people over 60 having better psychological health than folks in their 20s.