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November 18, 2023

What is hospice care? As Rosalynn Carter starts hospice, an expert explains this type of care

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has entered hospice care at 96 years old at her home in Georgia, but what exactly does this mean? An expert explains this type of health care.

November 18, 2023

When should older drivers have to stop driving?

Fox News Digital spoke to Tina Paff, president of Bick's Driving School in Ohio, about how to ensure safety on the road for aging drivers — and how family members can recognize warning signs.

November 15, 2023

Older adult women caregivers have lower death rates than non-caregivers, study finds: ‘A sense of purpose’

Caregiving was associated with a lower risk of death in older women in the U.S., per a recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Psychologists offer input.

November 15, 2023

Spending the night in an emergency room puts older adults at higher risk of dying in the hospital: study

Some patients who have to spend a night in the emergency room before getting admitted may face a higher risk of dying in the hospital, according to a new study in JAMA Internal Medicine.

October 27, 2023

Colorado woman with Alzheimer’s is still vibrant after more than 4 years: ‘I refuse to surrender’

Since her Alzheimer’s diagnosis in 2019, a Colorado woman has refused to give in to the disease. Rebecca Chopp, PhD, told Fox News Digital how she remains mentally sharp after 4½ years.

October 22, 2023

Dementia’s staggering financial cost is revealed in new report: It's ‘bankrupting families’

Among people who were diagnosed with dementia, health care costs more than doubled within the first eight years, and they also experienced more than a 60% reduction in their net worth.

October 20, 2023

‘Raging’ bedbug infestation at Iowa senior living apartment complex leads to lawsuit: 'Pay special attention'

Tenants of Walnut Court apartments, a senior-living complex in Iowa, have filed a class-action lawsuit against the owners due to what they claim has been a years-long bedbug infestation.

October 8, 2023

COVID hospitalizations are still a ‘public health threat’ for America's older adults, says CDC

Older adults remain at a higher risk of hospitalization due to COVID-19, according to a new report from the CDC. Two doctors weighed in on the findings.

October 5, 2023

The 8 biggest Alzheimer’s disease myths — and the truths behind them

Despite the prevalence of Alzheimer's disease, experts say that many misconceptions remain. Dementia specialists share some of the most common myths and the realities behind

October 2, 2023

81-year-old fitness trainer offers smart workout tips for seniors: ‘It's great to be fit'

Planet Fitness corporate trainer Harry King, 81, of South Carolina shared the benefits of staying fit and in shape for seniors: "It’s never too late to start on your fitness journey."