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Joe Biden’s refusal to step aside illustrates the political dangers of ‘death denial’

President Joe Biden and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump participate in a presidential debate on June 27, 2024, in Atlanta. Biden’s been faced with...

Guest Editorial: Seniors often isolated, ignored despite being society’s most precious living commodity

America has come a long way since declaring its independence from England and establish­ing a new country based on such lofty ideals as “life,...

Heat waves can be deadly for older adults: An aging global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk

Older adults face health risks from high heat for many reasons, including medications. AP Photo/Manu Fernandez by Deborah Carr, Boston University; Enrica De Cian, Ca'...

Loneliness can kill, and new research shows middle-aged Americans are particularly vulnerable

by Frank J. Infurna, Arizona State University Middle-aged Americans are lonelier than their European counterparts. That’s the key finding of my team’s recent study, published...

Are you one of the millions about to have cataract surgery? Here’s what ophthalmologists say you need to know

by Allan Steigleman, University of Florida and Elizabeth M. Hofmeister, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Cataract surgery is one of the most popular...

Questioning the Clock: America’s growing concerns over President Biden’s age and leadership

Recent survey data from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research reveals a significant portion of U.S. adults harbor doubts about President Joe...

Candidates’ aging brains are factors in the presidential race

by Jeff Inglis, The Conversation The leading contenders in the 2024 presidential election are two of the three oldest people ever to serve as president....

Family caregivers face financial burdens, isolation and limited resources

Family caregivers may be less likely to turn to others when they need their own support. Terry Vine/DigitalVision via Getty Images   − a social worker explains...

Take Charge of Your Health Today: Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia

CARLOS T. CARTER This month, the Community Health Series Partnership turns its spotlight on Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). Carlos T. Carter, President and CEO of the...

Take Charge of Your Health Today: Dismantling dementia disparities with socially-just healthcare

Getty Images Stock Photo According to national statistics, Black Americans are about twice as likely to develop dementia syndromes, including Alzheimer’s Disease, than White Americans....

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