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A new study from the University of Pittsburgh has found that older adults who feel very tired after regular activities are ...

An analysis in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society reveals that older inpatients admitted by physicians who prescribe higher amounts of first-generation antihistamines face an elevated risk ...

At Scripps, the next generation of gerontologists collaboratively work across cultures and disciplines to advance the field and improve the quality of care for older adults worldwide. Growing up, Isha ...

A multidisciplinary, reablement-focused approach to allied health ensures a more holistic understanding of older people’s ...

The famous quote, while often overused, states, “Be kind to everyone. You never know what they are going through.” ...

Pharmacy shortages, which make medications, vaccinations, and other health care services harder to get, can be detrimental to ...

Contributed by John R. Speakman; received January 20, 2023; accepted July 12, 2023; reviewed by James E. Cleaver and Joao Pedro Magalhaes The lifespan entropy concept suggests that entropy increases ...

The Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner DNP program prepares nurses for advanced practice to be competent in assessing and managing both health and illness states across the adult/older-adult age ...

In elderly people, a decline in lower limb function—essential for walking and standing—substantially contributes to the ...

A large study shows risperidone raises stroke risk in patients with dementia, even those without cardiovascular disease — ...