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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.

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

Paid home care is buckling under the surging demands of an aging population. But there are alternatives that could upgrade jobs and improve patient care.

People who sign up for Operation Senior Shield receive updates about the latest scams targeting older people, as well as help protecting personal information.

The 2026 enrollment period runs from Wednesday to Dec. 7. Most markets will still have several choices, but options are becoming particularly sparse for shoppers with low-income subsidies.

The Trump administration has restored promised funds to a program that teaches people in health care how to work with aging Americans. There are 42 grant recipients, including two in Florida.

Seniors experiencing cognitive decline are finding help through a program at Stetson University -- an example of what the recent U.S. Pointer study found is beneficial for people at risk of Alzheimer's.

Lakshmi Kunta was diagnosed about three years ago, and now at age 77, she is completely reliant on her husband and children to care for her.

Overuse of digital gadgets harms teenagers, research suggests. But ubiquitous technology may be helping older Americans stay sharp.

Coronary artery calcium scans can offer a more precise estimate of a patient’s chances for major cardiac events. Some cardiologists say it remains underused.

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.