We all have thoughts about what it means to get older, but it turns out a lot of those ideas aren't really based on fact. These are a few of the myths about aging that we're glad to debunk. 1. Myth: ...

From aerobics to balance workouts for seniors, it’s key to find a physical activity that works as you age. Two Northwell Health physicians share more.

Errors in diagnosis are relatively common among older people. The reasons are many: older adults may have multiple conditions, take many medications, and illnesses can look very different in older ...

We all hope to live out our years in happiness and purpose, surrounded by family and friends who love us and want the best for us. We envision being well-cared for and at peace, satisfied with a life ...

Although there are currently a greater number of older people in America than ever before in history, aging is seen in our society as a state of decline—the downward side of the curve of life. Despite ...

As we get older, our values and beliefs tend to change and evolve. However, the more experience and wisdom we acquire throughout our lives, the more likely we are to build a foundation of strong ...

Many age groups have unique nutritional needs. Babies and children, for example, need the right foods to effectively fuel healthy development. Older people (those over the age of 65) are another age ...

My stepfather died a few months ago, after a long decade dealing with Parkinson's disease. Doug was living in a care facility, and even though my mom visited all the time, for overall contact with the ...

A while back, we shared stories from women who married men 10 (or more) years older. Then, a bunch of readers ended up sharing some stories of their own. Here are the most interesting ones: 1. "My ...

"We can prevent and reverse loneliness with the power of our mind." Mary Faines just turned 94 years old. For years the tradition has been to celebrate her special day with a festive dinner with her ...

It was the scariest choking incident David Palumbo had ever seen. The 88-year-old man had been dining at a Providence, Rhode Island, Italian restaurant in September 2019. Now he was unconscious, with ...