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October 26, 2015

Atlanta woman embraces competitive swimming at 97

At Atlanta's Washington Park Pool, Anne Dunivin slowly and gingerly makes her way into the water.

October 26, 2015

Are seniors at risk for enterovirus D68?

While health officials have warned parents to watch for possible symptoms of enterovirus D68, a respiratory illness that has sickened 938 people in 46 states and killed at least 3, little has been said about the risk for older adults.

October 26, 2015

For some elderly, unclogging leg arteries doesn't improve mobility

For nursing home residents, surgery to improve blood flow to the legs yields only limited improvements in mobility, according to a new study.

October 26, 2015

City of Vancouver bans doorknobs in future housing projects

According to a new amendment to Vancouver’s building code, the Canadian city has banned the inclusion of doorknobs in all future housing constructions.

October 26, 2015

Why swimming may be the best exercise for older adults

Falling down and getting hurt is a big problem for older adults, and researchers think that physical activity may lower people's risk of falls.

October 26, 2015

Sushi and sleep are the secrets to longevity, according to world's oldest person

The world’s oldest person has revealed the secret behind her long and healthy life, but if you think it’s all down to diet and lots of exercise then think again.

October 26, 2015

Lifestyle changes may guard aging brain against memory loss

The latest Alzheimer's research has a clear theme: Change your lifestyle to protect your brain.

October 26, 2015

Educating older patients helps taper off sleeping pill use

Older people are willing and able to get themselves off medications like sleeping pills once they're informed of the potential harms, according to a new Canadian study.

October 26, 2015

‘Music & Memory’: Nonprofit seeks iPod donations for nursing homes

As smartphones become the norm, many people may find they have an old iPod (or five) lying around their homes.

October 26, 2015

Sex in old age may lead to a sharper mind

Staying sexually active—and considering sexuality an important part of life—may be linked to higher cognitive functioning as people age, according to a study in the March issue of the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.