Community-dwelling older adults are more apt to continue using wearable monitoring devices — think pedometers, smartwatches and trackers — if healthcare workers or peers give them support, according ...

The self-stigma of loneliness can directly affect psychological distress in older people and may indirectly influence people if they feel like they’re at a disadvantage. Positive solitude somewhat ...

Correction 1/30/24: Tri Pointe Homes has been changed to reflect accurate spelling. “Older adults are increasingly recognizing the role that technology can play in enabling a healthy life, ...

Community pharmacies play a pivotal role in educating older adults about RSV, as 78% lacked prior education from healthcare providers. The study found that 63% of participants chose to receive the RSV ...

Two recent studies from the University of Eastern Finland show that social support plays an important role in health and well-being in later life. Having access to adequate social support is ...

Three out of every four older adults say they have experienced a fraud attempt by phone, text, email, mail or online in the last two years, a new poll shows. Three in ten say they’ve been victims of ...

PHOENIX, Ariz. — Marlene Carrasco takes care of aging adults in their homes, a job she has done for nearly 30 years. The challenging and low-paid work often falls to immigrants like Carrasco, who play ...

Engaging in music throughout your life is associated with better brain health in older age, according to a new study. Scientists working on PROTECT, an online study open to people aged 40 and over, ...