A web of health needs for older Islanders
The Martha's Vineyard Commission. —MV Times On an Island where one in three locals is of retirement age, there’s an...
Elderly Health
South Korea’s aging population finds comfort, care in ‘robo-grandma’ dolls
Editor’s Note: Help is available if you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters....
Sleep Patterns Impact Health in Elderly Chronic Patients
In a groundbreaking study published in BMC Geriatrics, researchers led by Zhang et al. explore the intricate relationship between sleep...
Scientists boost lifespan by 70% in elderly male mice using simple drug combo
A recent cover article in Aging-US, titled "Sex-specific longitudinal reversal of aging in old frail mice," highlights a promising new...
New poll finds older adults rarely discuss driving safety with healthcare providers
When today's older adults learned to drive, they might have heard the Beatles' "Drive My Car" or Bruce Springsteen's "Born...
Saco man’s caregiving story highlights challenges in Maine’s elderly care system
A recent AARP report reveals that over a quarter of Mainers provide unpaid care for loved ones, costing them nearly...
