Geriatric Health

Opinion 1 day ago

I updated my will. Here’s why you should, too

Estate planning isn't just to make sure that your wishes are carried out. A proper will makes everything easy for your family and puts all the necessary documents in one place.

Breakfast 2 days ago

Eating this breakfast food could help you live longer, study suggests

Could eating oatmeal help people live longer? Fox News Digital spoke with two health experts about a recent study linking the regular consumption of oatmeal to longevity.

Health January 15

3 signs your aging loved one may be ready for assisted living

Gerontologist Dr. Macie P. Smith points out some telltale signs that it might be time to set your loved one up with an at-home aide or in a senior living facility.

Health January 14

Dementia risk for people 55 and older has doubled, new study finds

Dementia cases in the U.S. are expected to double by 2060, with an estimated one million people diagnosed per year, according to a new study led by Johns Hopkins University and other institutions.

Healthy Living January 11

Deep sleep can keep two big health problems at bay, new studies suggest

Two new studies suggest once again the importance of getting a good night's sleep for good health over a lifetime, as scientists pursue new understandings of restorative deep sleep.

Health January 4

Aging ‘hotspot’ found in brain, researchers say: ‘Major changes’

In a new study, scientists pinpointed the specific cells that are most impacted by the aging process, which could lead to new therapies for age-related diseases.

Health January 1

Warding off dementia means more reading, praying and listening to music: study

To ward off dementia, older adults may want to spend more time reading, praying, crafting, listening to music and engaging in other mentally stimulating behaviors, a new study says.

Health December 29

Jimmy Carter spent nearly 2 years in hospice care before his death at 100

Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, has died at the age of 100, the Carter Center confirmed. Carter had been living in hospice at his home since February 2023.

Health December 27

5 major Alzheimer’s discoveries scientists made in 2024

As the year comes to a close, experts from the Alzheimer's Association reflect on some of the hopeful advances in diagnosis, treatment and risk management that have been made in 2024.

VIDEO December 20

Tech advancements help elderly Americans remain independent

Advancements in technology are helping older Americans remain more independent further into their golden years.