Aging

Investigators say a Poinciana-area network of homes exploited vulnerable residents, seized benefits and operated without required assisted living licenses across two counties.

Being a caregiver can start long before you go to a doctor appointment with a loved one or move a parent into your house. Embracing the role matters, and the support that comes next can ease a difficult time.

Despite widespread support in polls for legalizing aid in dying, the number of people who go through with the practice remains very small.

The Family and Medical Leave Act gives eligible employees up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave for caregiving. But the federal policy has noteworthy limitations.

Some screenings and treatments no longer make sense for patients as they age. Researchers have just added a few more to the list.

Known as community health educators, outreach specialists, promotores de salud and other titles, they prevent seniors from fall through cracks amid an aging population and shortages of medical professionals.

On "The Florida Roundup," Carol Marbin Miller with the Miami Herald spoke about her investigation, the role of the Florida's Adult Protective Services, what family members should be thinking about and more.

A long stay in intensive care can bring physical, cognitive, and mental health challenges that can take months or longer to resolve.

The number doctors use to demarcate high blood pressure keeps going down, a trend applauded by many experts, who point to studies linking the condition and dementia.

Older Americans are losing billions of dollars annually to financial exploitation. Banks and investment firms are training employees to spot red flags and stop the transactions.

The Alzheimer's Association also seeks support from legislators for a measure on giving caregivers respite time and funding for its Brain Bus, which travels the state bringing awareness on brain health.

Many shots seem to have “off-target” benefits, such as lowering the risk of dementia, studies have found.