A day program has opened in Springfield, which serves adults with developmental disabilities. The program is geared towards supporting the interests of people who go there, rather than focusing on ...

Nutritionist Leena Mahajan advocates for including yams in the diet of adults over 40, especially those managing diabetes or hypertension. This nutrient-dense tuber helps balance blood sugar, supports ...

Andrew Duxbury, M.D., professor in the UAB Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, provides expert advice and tips for at-home geriatric care. The health of older adults can change ...

Covid vaccines continue to protect against serious illness and death, especially for people ages 65 and older, although the benefits for younger adults are not as clear, according to a large new study ...

Flying across time zones? Anxious and uncomfortable while doing so? We asked medical experts the pros and cons of five different sleeping aids. If noise-canceling headphones don’t help you doze off, ...

The funding will go directly into evidence-based drug and alcohol treatment and support for people who are sleeping rough or at risk of doing so. This includes detox and rehabilitation programmes, as ...

Ever notice how everyone seems to know "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" even if they never read the original Washington Irving short story? The most likely reason for that phenomenon is the Disney ...

As adults age into their later years, senior centers throughout the community can help to keep them active and engaged with activities and year-round programming. While senior centers are often ...

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Older adults face heightened risk in the event of an emergency or natural disaster. The Clark County Commission on Aging wants to mitigate that risk by helping seniors adequately prepare. “I ...