Older women who break a hip maybe five times more likely to die within a year than their healthy-hipped peers. The risk lies in the forced immobility caused by a hip fracture.

Heath care companies have been accused of questionable practices because they are configuring their home health care schedules to make the most of Medicare payouts.

After Alzheimer’s Diagnosis, Glen Campbell’s final tour will be a family affair. Glen Campbell announced his Alzheimer diagnosis this past summer.

A diagnosis of Alzheimer's comes with a built-in stigma that has the power to dehumanize even the most vivacious person. Research shows that fear of Alzheimer’s and dementia exceeds the fear of every other type of medical condition except cancer.

Personal connections are affecting family caregiving. Caregivers prefer to take care of people who took care of them.

Removing cells may slow the aging process and delay diseases in the elderly. Removing these cells may help the elimination of age-related diseases like arthritis and cataracts.

While incontinence is a common senior health condition, it is widely stigmatized. Handling accidents, toileting and incontinence care can be embarrassing for both caregivers and seniors, but a few tips can help these tasks go more quickly and smoothly.

Alzheimer's patients may be taking conflicting drugs. People with Alzheimer's may be taking medication to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease while taking other prescriptions that have the opposite effect.

Financial stress may lead elders to drink and smoke more. Financial stress may be compelling certain groups of elderly to drink and smoke more while simultaneously encouraging other groups to drink and smoke less.

A new study indicates that offering medicine free of charge doesn't significantly incentivize people to follow a prescription drug regimen.

In the middle and later stages of dementia, dressing becomes a more challenging activity of daily living. Following a few simple suggestions can help make the process of getting dressed easier.

Crying is not always depression and some seniors tend to laugh at the wrong times. Pseudobulbar affect (PBA) is a little-known neurological disorder that causes uncontrollable bouts of emotion such as laughing and crying.

The number of Americans that are living in their nineties is expected to increase substantially in the coming decades. Some experts suggest changing the definition of "oldest old" age from 85 to 90 years old.

Chilling temperatures, ice and snow can be a nuisance, but for older adults, the colder months can be downright dangerous. Use these winter tips for seniors to ensure your loved ones stay safe and warm.

The myriad emotions that arise when a family member is dying are difficult enough under normal circumstances, but the holidays tend to complicate things even further. Allowing yourself to both celebrate and grieve will help make the most of this time with the people you love.

People in the early stages of Alzheimer's are often capable of living on their own provided they make certain safety modifications. Make these quick adjustments to the home environment to ensure their safety and well being.

Research indicates that older adults are more likely to be hospitalized for adverse drug events related to the use of blood thinners or diabetes medications than they are to be harmed by more risky drugs like prescription painkillers.

Activities that can give an elderly loved one a sense of accomplishment may help stave off anxiety and depression. Coming up with activities to keep a person with Alzheimer's busy and engaged with life can be a tricky task for a caregiver.

Holiday decorations can be a great addition to an elderly loved one's home. However, precautions should be taken to ensure that their décor is as safe as it is festive.

Bringing an elder with Alzheimer's to a holiday gathering can bring up some big questions. Alzheimer's patients have every right to make the most of the holiday gathering. But, for a person caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer's, these get-togethers can be more chore than cheer.