Further analysis of that sample found that 80% had at least two underlying medical conditions and 16.6% were residents of long-term care facilities (LTCFs). Among all in-hospital deaths, 45% occurred ...

A healthy weight and BMI range for adults over age 65 may mean carrying a few extra pounds. According to the National Institutes of Health, a body mass index (BMI) of 25 to 27, which is typically ...

Life insurance can be a valuable form of financial protection for many older adults. Whether you want to learn the basics or you’re ready to start shopping for coverage, we can help. Andrew Hurst ...

When it comes to choosing the best amino acid supplement for older adults, there are a few critical factors to consider. First, the supplement should contain a balanced blend of essential amino ...

Credit: Getty Images. Primary care clinicians can use the KAER framework to help older adults manage obesity. Almost 31% of older adults in the United States live with obesity. Excess weight puts ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common infectious problem among older adults both in the community and institutional settings. With the expected increase in this population ...

Among adults 75 and older, 59% said they were likely to get the updated COVID-19 shot ... Two days later, she was seen at a local hospital and treated for flulike illness. PCR testing on her ...

But there’s another highly contagious respiratory virus that spreads in the fall and winter months, and similar to the coronavirus and influenza, this bug can be downright dangerous for older adults.

Attendees were able to take a look around the new Dorothy Pattison Older Adult Unit during a celebration of the facility on Friday, October 4. The Lord-Lieutenant for the West Midlands, Derrick ...

The first meta-analysis of its kind has shown a conclusive link between older adults experiencing spells of dizziness and a dramatically elevated risk of falling. Dizziness is a term used to ...

You might notice your grandparents or older relatives complaining about how things work nowadays. It’s not just them being grumpy, there are real reasons behind their frustrations with modern life. A ...