In Vermont, there are only 11 day programs aimed at supporting older adults and providing daytime respite for caregivers.

A physical presence that attends to its person by assisting with dynamic needs, such as deliveries, health, and home ...

Dementia is a general term for a decline in cognitive abilities that is severe enough to interfere with daily life, but one ...

New research suggests that automated insulin delivery (AID) systems are safe and effective for use by older adults with type 1 diabetes. The findings counter common assumptions that older adults would ...

Lyft Inc. is working on a simplified version of its app for elderly riders, part of an effort to further differentiate itself ...

Geriatrician Dr. Heather Whitson says the future of research on the aging brain offers hope for a better quality of life for ...

In the 2010 book “On Heaven and Earth,” written alongside his friend the Argentine Rabbi Abraham Skorka, Francis denounced ...

By addressing people’s health care needs, the state-federal Medicaid program bolsters the broader economy as well, advocates ...

Representatives from various organizations offering services to the elderly and disabled attended a meeting of the Community ...

Police is trying to identify a suspect in reference to allegedly committing battery to an elderly person. The suspect is observed wearing a black White Sox baseball cap, a black coat and a blue hoodie ...

People who care for older adults should be aware of this, as what seem like behavior changes could be a sign of an infection. If a person has any of the above symptoms, they should seek medical ...

Laughter brings people together, strengthening relationships and creating meaningful connections. For elderly individuals, engaging in laughter-filled conversations with family and friends or even ...