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October 27, 2015

Families face tough decisions as cost of elder care soars

Doris Ranzman had followed the expert advice, planning ahead in case she wound up unable to care for herself one day. But when a nursing-home bill tops $14,000 a month, the best-laid plans get tossed aside.

October 27, 2015

Alzheimer's buddy program engages patients, teaches students

At age 80, retired Chicago physician and educator Dan Winship is getting a bittersweet last chance to teach about medicine - only this time he's the subject.

October 27, 2015

Seniors learn 'parkour,' sport of daredevil youths

On a recent morning in London, Lara Thomson practiced spinning on benches, swinging from metal bars and balancing off raised ledges - all elements of a daredevil discipline known as "parkour."

October 27, 2015

Elder abuse may be more common than people think

Elder abuse may be more common than is recognized, particularly among adults with dementia or other cognitive impairments, a research review suggests.

October 27, 2015

Hospitals should support surrogate decision makers for older adults, study says

When the time comes for making critical medical decisions while in the hospital, a new study says older people often rely on family members or other surrogates to make those calls.

October 27, 2015

Supercentenarians: How they live to over 110

More and more people are living past age 100 and it’s all about healthy living— and genetics.

October 27, 2015

New over-the-counter patch alleviates symptoms of overactive bladder

Over 20 million women worldwide suffer from overactive bladder, a condition characterized by sudden and frequent urges to urinate. Now there is a new treatment for the condition in the form of an over-the-counter patch called Oxytrol for Women.

October 27, 2015

Sexual intimacy keeps older couples healthy and happy, study says

Among older couples, physical illnesses can strain a marriage, but maintaining a healthy sex life could make a difference in how happily both partners cope, a new study suggests.

October 27, 2015

Task-oriented exercise may help with mild memory loss

An exercise program that challenges the mind while mimicking daily tasks may improve mental functioning in older adults with mild cognitive decline, according to a new study.

October 27, 2015

US needs better end-of-life care, which might cut costs, study says

The United States needs to improve its medical care for people nearing death, a move that might cut rising healthcare costs, an Institute of Medicine (IOM) study said on Wednesday.