A daily freeze-thaw cycle with unseasonably warm temperatures, such as we experienced earlier this month, created dangerous ...

Groundbreaking study reveals how falls may signal or worsen dementia in seniors, offering crucial insights for families navigating aging loved ones' care.

Falls Prevention Awareness Day is Sept. 22, 2021. The first day of autumn is the designated time of year when national, state, and local partners collaborate to educate others about the impact of ...

With elder abuse on the rise in the U.S., advocates for seniors say there are a few things to look out for and a few ways to ...

Rehydration and prevention requires fluid on prescription (> 1.5 litre/day), and the route of fluid administration depends on the acuteness and severity of clinical signs. Unfortunately ...

Keep your balance, even in ice, sleet, and snowBy Catherine RobertsThe icy ground outside your door, on sidewalks, and in ...

has dedicated her career to improving care for older adults. In 2001, she founded the Geriatric Diabetes Program at Joslin Diabetes ...

Geriatrics & Aging plays an important role in the field of knowledge translation. That is, we provide practitioners with high quality, clinically relevant information about prevention, diagnosis ...

What place do stories of romance and marriage have in the pages of a newspaper? Join this conversation with the Vows writer Rosalie R. Radomsky by Feb. 14 to find out. By The Learning Network A ...

Mental wellbeing is about life satisfaction, optimism, self-esteem, feeling in control, having a purpose and a sense of belonging and support. Older people, including those living in care homes, often ...

The goal of the Maine Suicide Prevention Program (MSPP) is to reduce suicide deaths and suicide attempts across the lifespan. The Maine Suicide Prevention Program provides resources, technical ...

To prevent obesity, you need to stay active, follow a healthy diet, and get adequate sleep. Obesity prevention also involves saying no to certain preferences, like soft drinks, or driving short ...