I often write about the importance of helping keep our loved ones active and engaged. Many stimulating activities can help enrich their lives, leading to a better sense of purpose, improved interest, ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) states that over 2.5 billion people worldwide use assistive devices, and that number is likely to rise as the older population grows. Older people face unique ...

Going on holiday, reading newspapers, having meals out and spending time with friends and family can help to reduce an elderly man’s risk of frailty, a new study suggests. Being more sociable can even ...

Providing care has a major economic impact on older men and women affected by HIV, at a time when their ability to earn a living is decreasing. Programmes that encourage a range of income-generating ...

With the United States’ population rapidly aging, one facet remains largely unseen: Incarcerated people get old too. By 2030, one in three incarcerated people will be considered geriatric, as compared ...