July 12, 2019 2 dead, 18 hospitalized in respiratory illness outbreak at Virginia care center A total of 54 residents have come down with the illness over 11 days.
July 10, 2019 Woman had maggots in foot wound after care center left it untreated for months, doctor says He estimated that the wound was untreated for two months.
June 22, 2019 Are supplements for brain health just a waste of money? Experts say there’s no firm evidence that supplements can improve memory or cognitive skills as people get older.
June 19, 2019 As US population ages, more elders are subject to physical, sexual and financial abuse Elder abuse is chillingly widespread and can range anywhere from physical and sexual abuse, to emotional abuse, confinement, stealing money, negligence, and abandonment. And it's slated only to get worse with the aging U.S. population.
June 10, 2019 How long can humans live? While there have been obvious ups and downs, life expectancy at birth overall has been steadily increasing for many years.
May 14, 2019 'Zombie cells' buildup in your body may play role in aging Call them zombie cells — they refuse to die.
May 9, 2019 What happens in hours before death? Many don't know Benjamin Franklin famously quipped that the only certainties in life are death and taxes. Today, most people could justifiably add, "and I don't understand either of them."
May 1, 2019 Devout Christian couple weds in hospital so groom can live with bride during home recovery A Kentucky couple looking to stay true to their devout Christian beliefs decided to get married in a hospital chapel so that the 73-year-old groom could help care for his 67-year-old bride who was recovering from hip surgery.
April 30, 2019 Losing sense of smell could indicate impending death Elderly people with a poor sense of smell have a higher likelihood of dying in the 10 years after testing than those whose sniffers stay sharp.
April 17, 2019 Senior's weakness for scams may be warning sign of dementia Does an older friend or relative have a hard time hanging up on telemarketers?
