An inmate who escaped from the Sullivan County House of Corrections in Unity, New Hampshire, was captured Sunday in Norwalk, Connecticut, authorities said.

President Mahama won the admiration of many when he squatted to pick up the walking stick of an elderly man at the National Day for Prayer and Thanksgiving.

Like general walking, Nordic walking can help improve cardiovascular health. One study conducted on patients with coronary ...

Join Goldman as he turns an ordinary walking stick into a spooky back scratcher, catching friends and unsuspecting passersby off guard.

Having a positive attitude helps older people recover from injuries faster A better ‘mindset’ about ageing could increase protection after a fall, a new study finds ...

King Charles with a stick in 1998 Having the correct height of walking stick is vital for preserving the health of the owner. If a stick is for support, it should be held at hand height.

While there are many reasons people who become loners as they get older usually have, it's not necessarily a negative thing. Loners are highly misunderstood, but their logic for this is perfectly ...

“The UN Human Rights Council’s decision to pursue an international treaty on the rights of older people is a landmark victory not just for older people, but for everyone,” said Bridget Sleap ...

The UN has taken a historic step toward a global convention to protect the rights of older people - a major win after years of advocacy by older people and HelpAge network members worldwide.

The study showed that, fortunately, weight training is a strong ally against dementia, even for people who are already at high risk of developing it," says Isadora Ribeiro, the first author of the ...

On December 14, in a shopping mall in Jiangxia District, Wuhan, Hubei Province, an elderly person accompanied by a child was using an upward-moving escalator when the elderly individual suddenly ...

Women are more likely to need walking sticks than men - but are less inclined to use them, according to a new study. Researchers also found that single people are more likely to rely on sticks and ...