October 23, 2015 US startups aim to help seniors 'age in place' Shari Cayle, 75, called "Miracle Mama" by her family ever since she beat back advanced colon cancer seven years ago, is still undergoing treatment and living alone.
October 23, 2015 Death or immobility often follows hip fractures in nursing homes Half of nursing home residents who have a hip fracture either die or lose the ability to walk on their own in the six months after the injury, according to a new study.
October 23, 2015 Young blood reverses aging in mice If Mickey Mouse is feeling his age at 86, scientists may have found just the tonic: the blood of younger mice.
January 13, 2015 94-year-old Chinese woman sues children for not taking care of her The world's population is aging fast, because of longer life spans and lower birth rates, and there will soon be more old people than young for the first time in history. This has left families and governments struggling to decide: who is responsible for the care of the elderly?
November 20, 2014 Caring for Seniors During the Holidays Family gatherings during the holidays are a great time to check up on older relatives and see how they’re doing, according Dr. Marion Somers, author of “Elder Care Made Easier.”
