A new report indicates many older Americans are better able to handle daily care, particularly women. But, there are disparities.

Deaths in assisted living facilties spiked from 2019 to 2020. The findings show they need a tailored response to pandemics and other emergencies.

New research links poor sense of smell in older adults with higher risk of getting pneumonia.

A new ankle exoskeleton increases users' walking speed by about 40%. Researchers hope it will one day help restore walking speed for older adults.

Staying active, both physically and mentally, can help older adults with cognitive impairment stave off declines in cognitive engagement.

Assisted living communities can improve the quality of life for residents with dementia when they treat them as individuals and include them in activities.

New findings suggest that identifying and treating the diseases of old age should begin by the time people celebrate their 45th birthday.

Nearly every older adult in the US received a prescription that increased their risk of falling in 2017, according to a new study.

A new exercise app may offer a way to increase exercise for low-income, homebound older adults and lower their risk for falls.

Giving vaccine priority to older adults and others most at risk of dying will actually save the maximum number of lives and the most years of life.