WINTER PARK, Fla. — The United States population is aging faster than ever. According to the Census Bureau, one out of 20 Americans were senior citizens 100 years ago. Now, one out of six people are ...

Scientists have hailed the benefits of exercising early in life to lower the risk of your brain degenerating later. But new research suggests that even once you’re 45 or older, it’s not too late to ...

Among the aging population of individuals, cardiovascular disease imposes a tremendous individual and societal impact. Moreover, providing cardiovascular care to this population of older adults ...

SEATTLE — Seattle mom Rebecca Partridge is exploring a resource she wishes she had years ago while raising her son, Josh. A new online hub provides families with a central location to educate ...

I’ve spent much of my clinical career working to improve the way care is provided to historically underserved and vulnerable populations—particularly older adults. An expanding body of evidence ...

1 Department of Nursing, Shanghai Jiading District Central Hospital, Shanghai, China 2 Department of Nursing, Shanghai Songjiang District Si Jing Hospital, Shanghai, China Background: Comprehensive ...

Staying moving is an important part of healthy aging and independence. For many older adults, physical therapy can be a useful resource in this effort. Traditionally, people have viewed physical ...

Objective This study aims to systematically review the evidence on barriers to and facilitators of physical activity (PA) engagement among community-dwelling older adults. Design Systematic review.

This news is off the rocker. “If you’re wondering what the quickest way to end up in a nursing home is, I’ll tell you what I see every week,” physical therapist John Thompson (@thefalldoc), who ...

Explore essential mental health support strategies for older adults with cancer, addressing grief, community resources, and tailored care approaches. According to the National Cancer Institute, the ...

A new study published in the American Journal of Health Promotion finds that inadequate leisure-time aerobic physical activity accounts for $192 billion in annual healthcare costs among U.S. adults-12 ...

Original Medicare does not typically cover adult day care. Medicare Advantage plans usually have additional benefits that may include adult day care services. Adult day care services are available in ...