And so are the consequences of major Medicaid changes for older adults, people with disabilities, and their families. Yes, Medicaid provides medical insurance for low-income working age people and ...

Some older adults find it challenging to maintain regular physical activity. Reasons for this may include hectic schedules, chronic health issues, or mobility limitations. However, a daily walk ...

For older adults, each incremental increase in insomnia symptoms was linked to a 20% higher risk of becoming disabled in some aspect of daily life within the following year.

This gap in treatment could increase the risk of severe flu complications, particularly for older adults and those with underlying conditions. Patients considered high-risk included those with ...

Recently, older adults of the BuzzFeed Community shared the common but unique experiences from "back in the day" that would be considered unfathomable to younger generations now. Here are some ...

Yet any chronic stress poses a health risk. Age makes a difference. Older and younger adults experience and perceive stress differently. Older bodies react more intensely and take longer to ...

A new chapter in later living has been approved for Brent Cross Town, as Barnet Council grants planning permission for a ...

Tai chi can have significant benefits for older adults. This is at least partly due to the way it focuses on muscle control, stability, balance, and flexibility. Tai chi is an ancient Chinese ...

Systemic lupus erythematous can also occur in the older adult; it is less prevalent than rheumatoid arthritis and is associated with multiple organ involvement, including musculoskeletal symptoms.

Even when taken at indicated dosages, there are serious risks when older adults take this medication, such as hypertension, vasospasm, arrhythmia, and stroke. Older adults need to be educated when ...

Seven well known personalities, of different faiths and beliefs, tackle a challenging 300km pilgrimage on iPlayer and BBC Two from 20 April ...