State officials warn that elderly Ohioans face increased risks of frostbite, hypothermia and falls as frigid temperatures ...

An 18-year medical alert expert explains why extreme cold is dangerous for older adults and how families can help keep them ...

“I've fallen, and I can't get up!” — a catchphrase from decades past and a trademark for a successful medical alert provider, the words nevertheless point to a significant and growing issue facing ...

Thyroid disorders affect nearly a quarter of individuals ≥ 65 years, and their prevalence in this group is expected to rise as the population progressively ages and people live longer. These ...

Seatbelts save lives”? This public service announcement became popular in the 1980s. It helped increase the use of seatbelts in private vehicles. By the mid-1990s, most states required their use by ...

Errors in diagnosis are relatively common among older people. The reasons are many: older adults may have multiple conditions, take many medications, and illnesses can look very different in older ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can and do affect people of all ages. But for a variety of reasons, they occur more frequently in older adults, and particularly in older women. Learn why UTIs become ...

WASHINGTON, DC — The onset of atopic dermatitis (AD) in older adulthood — even in adults aged ≥ 90 years — is a phenomenon documented in the literature in recent years, with reports showing ...

October began with the International Day of Older Persons (Oct. 1), a day on which the United Nations annually recognizes the contributions of older persons and examines issues that affects their ...

The issue of bullying extends beyond conventional age boundaries, challenging stereotypes that associate bullying primarily with the younger demographic. This article explores the prevalence, diverse ...

The proposed bill appears unique in requiring video-recorded contract reviews specifically for elderly protection. While all ...