On the other hand, divorcees are about twice as likely as married people to develop dementia, the study indicates.

We need to start thinking about our social lives as an important factor for our overall health, an expert argues in this podcast episode.

"The brain is not a muscle, but like our bodies, if we work out and train it, we can improve our mental performance."

Detecting and managing hearing and vision impairments early on could help older adults live more years in good health.

When an older worker's cognitive abilities and the demands of the job don't suit each other, early retirement becomes more likely.

New research in Brazil finds that women and older adults are at higher risk of adverse drug reactions.

A new type of goal-oriented therapy helps older patients recover more fully than standard occupational or physical therapy.

Binge drinking for older adults is particularly risky due to age-related physical changes, such as an increased risk of falling, researchers warn.

Older adults are often leaders in innovation who use their knowledge and creativity to revitalize communities, researchers report.

For older adults and African Americans of any age, changes in sleep time and poor sleep quality can have a negative impact on memory, research finds.