According to the National Council on Aging, “stress negatively impacts the body’s ability to effectively respond to certain kinds of inflammation that lead to age-related conditions. " That means ...

The U.S. faces a physician shortage as more providers reach retirement age. Here's why health care struggles to retain experienced docs—and recruit new ones.

A new Johns Hopkins study details the need for expanded long-term care services that can support broad aging-in-place goals.

Our state’s 65-plus population is approaching one million people, according to a recent University of Minnesota report.

No one agency alone can address the health care needs for all of Kitsap’s aging population, but as the only civilian hospital in the county much of the burden is likely to fall on SMMC and its ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Americans are increasingly waiting weeks or even months to get an appointment to see a health care specialist. This delay comes at a time when the population of aging adults is ...

With one in four Quebecers soon to be above 65, the province’s 148 geriatricians aren’t enough to meet demand.

A Times investigation found that being banned from operating assisted living homes in California didn’t stop people from ...

Palliative care is more available to people who have access to stable housing, good social support and health insurance. But ...

the country's aging population is growing at an unprecedented rate. This change has given rise to the growing demand for senior living and care services, making it one of the most dynamic sectors ...