Ageism can have real consequences for the health of older people, including shorter life expectancy and reduced access to health care, researchers say.

Social and physical changes in the home can help older adults live alone more easily and protect their cognition, researchers say.

When doctors appreciate the concerns of older adults with cancer, such as function and forgetfulness, both care and patient satisfaction get a boost.

Training left elder care providers more confident in handling the spiritual needs of their clients, research finds.

An electronic tool called MedSafer alerts physicians and pharmacists when a patient is taking too many medications and flags opportunities to deprescribe.

An abundance of the ApoE protein, also associated with Alzheimer's and heart disease, may explain why older people have more trouble healing broken bones.

A new poll finds that many older adults aren't prepared for natural disasters or other emergencies, including severe weather or long-term power outages.

Losing the independence of driving themselves around can leave older adults in isolation, a new study shows.

New research tackles a tough conversation for older adults and their health providers: When does life expectancy make cancer screening unwise?