As you age, your need for regular medical testing usually increases. Now is when you need to be proactive about your health and monitor changes in your body.

A geriatric massage can be used as therapy for basic stress relief and relaxation. It can be considered as an alternative to therapy

Former President Carter’s public disclosure in February that he was entering hospice care — where he remains nearly six months later — is shifting the perception of end-of-life care for patients and their families.

Understanding an individual’s current and past experiences with dentistry and oral care is essential in being able to effectively support their oral care needs.

This coverage is designed to bridge the gap and cover costs health insurance won't. It might be hard to imagine now, but chances are you’ll need some help taking care of yourself later in life. The big question is: How will you pay for it?

Most people owe some debt when they die. For example, when someone suffers a serious accident or chronic illness, they incur medical bills up until the time they pass.

In the last twenty years, the amount of seniors taking medication in America has nearly tripled.

Malnutrition is more something you are likely to consider as a third-world problem or a result of unhealthy eating habits than a regular issue, but the truth is that one of the most nutritionally deficient groups in this country is actually the elderly.

Loneliness and social isolation in older adults are serious public health risks affecting a significant number of people in the United States and putting them at risk for dementia and other serious medical conditions.

When we’re young, our age defines us. We can vote and drink at 18, rent a car at 21, and earn the highest minimum wage at 25. After that, our attention turns to ‘landmark birthdays’ and what they say about us, whether it’s settling down at 30, life beginning at 40, 50 being the new 40, or getting a bus pass when we turn 60.