As we grow older, the size and strength of our muscles deteriorats. For some, muscle wasting can be more severe, leading to frailty and loss of independence.

Fewer than half of seniors at high risk — people who’d fallen repeatedly or sought medical attention for falls — received a comprehensive fall risk assessment,]\.

When asked to rate their overall health, 82% of adults ages 65 to 74 described it as excellent (18%), very good (32%) or good (32%).

Can clicking away at animations of swimming fish or flashed streets signs on your phone really help you improve the way your brain function?

Critics say the administration’s rule will make it harder for home care professionals to work together to improve their jobs and better serve their clients.

Here’s information about how to find and use the new Nursing Home Compare data.

Low-income seniors are taken care of by tax subsidies. high-income seniors are largely self-sufficient. But the needs of middle-income seniors are ignored.