At 101, the artist Carmen Herrera had a solo show of her early work at the Whitney Museum of...
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DailyMed: Know the potential harms of your prescriptions
Most of us take the prescription drugs our doctors prescribe without giving them a second thought...
91-year old gymnast competes in Berlin
Some people are never too old to do handstands on the parallel bars and other knock-your-socks off...
Raging Grannies promote social justice
“People need to understand that despite our cute little old lady appearance we are very serious...
94-year old woman runs half marathon
Last month, 94-year old Harriette Thompson ran the Rock ‘n Roll San Diego marathon, making...
Abuse of people 60 and older more common
Around the world, abuse of people 60 and older has become more common. A new World Health...
Eat less, live longer
Over the last 30 years, the risk of chronic conditions in people 55-64 has declined. Researchers...
The Freebird Club: A new airbnb just for seniors
Peter Mangan, founder of the Freebird Club, knew he was onto something when he noticed that his...
Get paid to be a health care buddy
Call them health care buddies or a new breed of concierges, the New York Times reports on a fast...
Pre-hospice care allows people to stay in their homes
An article in Kaiser Health News describes the value of pre-hospice care for people with a...