We have reflected long and hard on many subjects, but no one really paid attention to population aging until about the 1930s.

Having seen both grandmothers and her mother face their final years alone, the fiftysomething author contemplates ...

Rather than prioritizing institutional care, the state should invest in community care models that keep older New Yorkers in ...

The labor market is undergoing a seismic shift. By 2030, the U.S. will have more people over 65 than under 18. Birth rates have plummeted, life expectancy has increased, and organizations face a ...

Child welfare bills sail through General Assembly on unanimous votes as legislator concern for vulnerable youth crosses party lines ...

A literal light bulb moment occurred when, in her mid-50s, Mary Alice Smith of Newport, RI was living alone and attempted to ...

Vitamins and minerals aren't just important for bodily function. They're essential to aging well. As we age, our risk for low vitamin consumption increases, partly because our body no longer ...

Aging in place requires careful planning, including considering construction projects and identifying potential caregivers. Sometimes plans to age in place have to change when care needs become ...

A medical power of attorney is a legal assignment that gives someone the authority to make medical decisions on your behalf if you are incapacitated. By definition, you must make this a durable power ...

This month, the Aging in Place program has officially served its 100 th homeowner, marking a significant achievement in addressing the unique needs of older adults in our community. Launched in 2017, ...

Think of aging as "that which happens to our bodies over time." This definition encompasses the multiple processes that the human body goes through as it ages (as opposed to the signs of aging, such ...