N.J. seniors have the highest risk of dying from a fall. Here’s what can be done | Opinion
By John A. Gallucci Jr. This year, more than a quarter of adults aged 65 and older in…
Experts uncover the real reason women live longer than men – Health – News
It’s widely known that on average, women live longer than men. However, researchers now claim there is a…
Social Security chief says he won’t hike retirement age amid benefit cut fears
Social Security’s leadership says raising the retirement age is not under consideration after Commissioner Frank Bisignano walked back…
At 65, French retirees out-earn workers—while many U.S. boomers can’t afford to retire
French retirees over the age of 65 now make more money relative to the average salary of working-age…
Weight-Loss Pill Matches Injections, but Experts Skeptical
GLP-1 receptor agonists are now well established as weight-loss treatments, but until recently, they have been available exclusively…
Inappropriate Prescribing Tied to Mortality Risk in Seniors
TOPLINE: Older adults who were prescribed medications flagged as potentially inappropriate had an increased risk for mortality, with…
Multidrug Therapy Could Help Both the Heart and the Brain
A groundbreaking analysis reveals that older adults taking a combination of medications for high blood pressure, cholesterol, and…
Americans Fear End of Social Security as They Know It
Seven in 10 Americans worry that Social Security won’t be there for them when they retire, according to…
Elderly man last seen Friday afternoon
SAN ANTONIO — Authorities need your help in locating a missing man last seen in the city’s Southside.…
How extreme heat impacts Philly’s aging population
This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing…