Old people aren’t the problem. We all are.

According to Samuel Moyn (“Old people run America. And that’s a problem,” Opinion, June 22) “older citizens — who often trend ...
The New York Times

Older Americans Are a Reality, Not a Problem

“Older Americans Are Hoarding the Nation’s Potential,” by Samuel Moyn (Opinion guest essay, April 26), relies on a troubling premise: that older Americans constitute a problem population whose ...
The New York Times

Why Are More Older People Dying After Falls?

Some researchers suspect that rising prescription drug use may explain a disturbing trend. By Paula Span For a while, walking the dog felt hazardous. Earl Vickers was accustomed to taking Molly, his ...
The Conversation

New data shows a jump in older people dying from drug overdoses

When we talk about drug overdose deaths, many of us imagine a problem that affects young people. But new data from Australia’s Annual Overdose Report, published on Sunday, reveals a significant jump ...
The Conversation

Older people are more vulnerable in heatwaves. Here’s why – and how to stay safe

Southeast Australia is enduring a record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures rising above 40ºC in many areas. For vulnerable people, particularly older Australians, this heat is not only ...
HelpAge International

Older People at the Edge of Humanitarian Response

The findings of this study are stark: in humanitarian funding databases, only 0.1% of project titles mention older people, and just 6.5% of project descriptions refer to them. This shows that older ...