Health
A new PBS documentary airing Wednesday is an urgent call to action
JANUARY 23, 2017 | By Emily Gurnon
Taking these concrete steps will help you cope later on
JANUARY 20, 2017 | By Amy Florian
A recent study of 6.6 million people showed a connection
JANUARY 13, 2017 | By Shayla Thiel Stern
Slideshow
Doors prevent wandering by 'exit seeking' residents in memory care
JANUARY 4, 2017 | By Shayla Thiel Stern
A forgotten photo from the past leads to a tender moment for this couple
JANUARY 2, 2017 | By Marie Marley
Video
Exercise is No. 1, this researcher says. His No. 2 tip will surprise you.
DECEMBER 20, 2016 | By Emily Gurnon
Symptoms the writer had attributed to his mother’s dementia virtually disappeared
DECEMBER 19, 2016 | By Bob DeMarco
She is still alive, but memories of our five-decade friendship are now mine alone
DECEMBER 13, 2016 | By Patricia Corrigan
Findings from a new Journal of the American Medical Association study
NOVEMBER 28, 2016 | By Emily Gurnon
It is an extremely tough job, and only gets harder. Make sure you seek help.
NOVEMBER 4, 2016 | By Emily Gurnon
He founded Hilarity for Charity with his wife, whose mom has early-onset Alzheimer's
OCTOBER 14, 2016 | By Sherri Snelling
One woman's daughter calls it 'a very helpless feeling'
OCTOBER 11, 2016 | By Rachel Bluth, Kaiser Health News
Caregiving
This Alzheimer's facility turns nursing home design on its head
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016 | By Heidi Raschke
It could signal dementia, but get a medical assessment so you know for sure
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 | By Leslie Kernisan, MD
He didn’t want to sadden children, but many feel shame with the disease
AUGUST 30, 2016 | By Emily Gurnon
Surmounting the hurdles often faced by those with cognitive impairment
AUGUST 23, 2016 | By Nancy Stein
The former columnist describes his strategy against the enemy, which he dubs 'Al'
AUGUST 11, 2016 | By Bill Lyon
New research suggests key lifestyle factors may make all the difference
JULY 25, 2016 | By Emily Gurnon
A recent study on mice shows promise, but some experts urge caution
JULY 21, 2016 | By Emily Gurnon
Memory loss isn't the only warning sign
JULY 11, 2016 | By Andrea Atkins
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Living
A run along the beach prompts this author to reflect on his mom growing older
Special Report
Follow our in-depth examination of current health care offerings through an age-friendly lens. What does age-friendly health care look like, and how do you locate and access it? We cover how to prioritize your unique needs when selecting providers and treatments for yourself or a loved one.
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This special report includes storytelling, news and information about health care for older adults in rural areas
