The American Hospital Association says other health systems and hospitals have expressed interest in creating at-home ...

In the past, a visit to the doctor may have felt more like a hypothetical situation than an immediate necessity. A sore knee or strange bump might have seemed insignificant, and you might have hoped ...

The Senior Source provides technology classes for older adults. Topics range from essential digital skills to deeper dives into specific technology systems and devices. Courtesy The Senior Source ...

ALTON - Senior Services Plus, Inc. (SSP), located at 2603 N. Rodgers Avenue in Alton, will host a "Meet the Legislators" ...

As the days grow longer, temperatures rise, and trees begin to bloom, it’s clear that summer is just around the corner. And for older adults, summer is an ideal time to embrace outdoor physical ...

Aging is a mixed bag of blessings and challenges, just like anything in life. There are enough exaggerated ideas about ...

The negative health impacts of alcohol have been in the spotlight since the surgeon general’s recent advisory, and now experts are warning that older drinkers might be more sensitive to those effects.

Experts have long known that strong social networks and physical activity help older adults stay healthier. Until now, ...

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, observed on June 15, signifies our collective struggle against the mistreatment of older adults. Elder abuse is a community and societal issue that reminds us to ...

Friends enjoy a Valentine’s Day celebration at a Los Angeles senior center on Feb. 13, 2025. (Juliana Yamada/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) About this research This Pew Research Center report ...

SAN ANTONIO – Older adults around San Antonio are learning how to use technology for daily tasks at free classes around the city. Classes offered at senior centers, libraries and other public areas ...

Older Americans who live alone tend to fare worse than those who don’t live alone on a variety of measures – from emotional and physical wellbeing to material hardship to overall longevity. They also ...