Tuesday, Apr 30, 2013 1:32 PM
A call for clarity surrounding CPR
Americans need to start having more conversations about the quality of life they aspire to as their bodies begin to fail them. Read more »
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Monday, Apr 15, 2013 12:03 PM
Oldest woman still in fine fettle
Single mother of three, 115-year-old has dodged serious illness and injury Read more »
Monday, Apr 15, 2013 9:47 AM
Expense, emotions in long-term care
Difficulty of setting aside emotions often leads people to seek coverage for long-term care Read more »
Thursday, Apr 11, 2013 9:04 AM
When best friends can visit
Officials at some institutions decide that comfort, reduced stress for patient outweigh the risks Read more »
Wednesday, Apr 10, 2013 8:43 AM
Want better sex? Get new hip
New research shows that reducing joint pain offers an unexpected bonus in the bedroom Read more »
Monday, Apr 8, 2013 8:46 AM
Retirees 'cohousing' across the ages
Some older adults choosing to live side by side with people of all other ages Read more »
Friday, Apr 5, 2013 1:25 PM
You might as well jump
No magic will make you 'Dr. Dunkenstein,' but you can get a boost... and a good workout Read more »
Friday, Apr 5, 2013 11:37 AM
Dementia care costs soaring
With an aging 'baby boom' generation, country not ready for coming surge in cost Read more »
Monday, Apr 1, 2013 10:44 AM
Huh? Noi_e _auses h__ring lo_s?
Noise, not age, is the leading cause of hearing loss Read more »
Monday, Apr 1, 2013 10:20 AM
Stronger still, a century on
Despite benefits, studies show only 11 percent of people 85 and older regularly exercise Read more »
Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 2:02 PM
For elderly, sorrow a part of life?
Experts have made concerted effort to teach that sorrow isn't just part of growing old Read more »
Monday, Mar 25, 2013 9:54 AM
Anti-aging book: '7 Years Younger'
Scads of tips tips for improving skin texture, nutrition and state of mind and more Read more »
Wednesday, Mar 20, 2013 5:59 AM
How did woman die in nursing home shower?
Facts surrounding Mary Ware's death can only be found by navigating a complicated trail Read more »
Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 12:04 PM
Report: 1 in 3 seniors dies with, not of, dementia
Even when dementia isn't the direct cause of death, it can be the final blow Read more »
Tuesday, Mar 12, 2013 5:36 PM
She just turned 110, but who's counting
Sarasota's Elizabeth Delaney joins a rare group of supercentenarians, but seems unimpressed at the milestone. Read more »
