Aging

A number of companies are marketing antichoking devices to the elderly. Medical professionals have been debating whether to endorse the products, saying more research is needed.

The body's natural defenses against heat decline with age. As these protective functions weaken, older adults become more susceptible to heat-related complications, including dehydration and heat stroke.

President Donald Trump has said the policy bill fulfills a campaign promise to end older Americans' taxes on Social Security. A quirk in Senate rules prevents that, but it is still a significant accomplishment.

Patient advocates say they frequently hear from people who thought they didn't need for Medicare because they had group health. That delay sometimes forces people to cover medical expenses themselves.

More older people are using cannabis products regularly, but research suggests their cannabis-related health problems are also on the rise.

As state officials anticipate Medicaid cuts that could strip resources for those with disabilities and chronic health conditions, an army of unpaid caregivers waits in the wings: children.

Vishisho Awomi, known to her patients as Chaplain Avika, is a chaplain with Vitas Healthcare. She provides spiritual support for Central Floridians in hospice care.

Officials say prisoners have been using drones to smuggle in contraband cellphones and run cryptocurrency schemes, costing seniors millions.

A House panel advances a proposal that would place monitoring devices in the rooms of residents, with caveats. Debate centers around security and protection vs. privacy and dignity.

The measure would amend the 1965 Older Americans Act to include screening for loneliness and coordination of supportive services and health care to address its negative health effects.

Aging alone ─ without a spouse, a partner or children ─ requires careful planning. New programs for this growing population offer much-needed help.

A Biden administration rule that imposed minimum rules on nursing levels may not survive, even though many homes lack enough workers to maintain residents’ care.