Each year 2.5 million people die in the U.S. Loss is an inevitable part of life. And, people...
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Volunteer: 93-year old delivers meals
Murel Johnson began volunteering for Meals on Wheels in Oregon when she was 77. She has been...
Managing arthritis pain
More than 54 million Americans have arthritis, including about half of all older adults. People...
World’s oldest female bodybuilder is most inspiring
Born in 1936, Ernestine Shepherd is a bodybuilder. In her 60s, she had been a “couch...
Four things you may not know about generic drugs
Tylenol, Advil, Lipitor are common household names. And, millions of people buy them, along with...
Exercise helps people with Alzheimer’s
In a small study of 76 patients diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer’s disease, the half of the...
Caring for LGBT older adults
The Administration on Aging estimates that there are 1.5 million LGBT older adults in the United...
How to prepare for your hospital stay
Going to the hospital for an overnight stay, whether it is for a scheduled surgery or for...
5 Ways Late-Life Divorce Can Affect Your Health — and What to...
Years of research indicate that a lifestyle of companionship yields more positive health benefits...
Why you should question your doctor’s orders
A new Pro Publica report explains how even when the data show that the best treatment for a health...