In older adults, a little excess weight isn’t such a bad thing
Studies suggest that carrying some extra weight can sometimes be protective in later life. For people who fall, fat can serve as padding, guarding against...
How — and why — you should increase your social network as you age
People with strong connections to family, friends and their communities are "happier, physically healthier, and live longer than people who are less well connected," according...
Cognitive rehab may help older adults clear COVID-related brain fog
About 1 in 4 older adults who survive COVID-19 have at least one persistent symptom, according to the CDC. Cognitive therapy hopes to help them.
Cognitive rehab may help older adults clear COVID-related brain fog
Brain fog, found in those who were hospitalized with COVID and in those who recovered at home, is responding to a proven suite of rehab...
‘That’s just part of aging’: Long COVID symptoms are often overlooked in older adults
Millions of older adults have grappled with long COVID — a population that has received little attention. The condition refers to ongoing or new health...
Despite a desire to age in place, villages for older people remain a boutique option
"Villages" can serve the needs of older adults who want to stay in their homes. But there need to be more of them, and with...
Are the coronavirus vaccines safe for someone with cancer or dementia?
As public demand grows for limited supplies of coronavirus vaccines, questions remain about their appropriateness for older adults with various illnesses. Among them are cancer...