With the weather finally starting to warm up after a long, brutal winter, there’s never been a better time to get outside, ...

Social activities and inclusiveness, followed by health, then independence and family togetherness were the most important priorities among patients 65 and older. That is according to an October study ...

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, ...

Family connections and familiar digital platforms remain central to how older Americans maintain their social lives, according to recent CivicScience data examining local social circles and the ways ...

More than 40% of older adults experienced more than one impairment in instrumental activities of living six months after elective noncardiac surgery, according to a March study published in JAMA ...

A new study led by University of Toronto researchers finds that post-surgical recovery time in older adults is much longer ...

Two groups that are particularly prone to social isolation – older adults and international students – felt much less lonely when they engaged in pet-focused activities, according to a new study. The ...

Loneliness can affect your mental and physical health. Studies show that loneliness increases a person’s risk of premature death from all causes. It increases your risk of stroke by 32 percent and ...

A new Spanish class is proving popular at Sunrise of Randolph in New Jersey, and for good reason. Learning a new language can ...

The Serving Seniors Walking Group at the El Cortez. No doubt you have an immediate mental picture when you read these three words: older adult homelessness. If you were to visit the Serving Seniors ...

There is no one-size-fits-all approach for treating cancer. This is especially true for older adults, who typically face different challenges than younger adults during cancer care. At Penn Medicine ...

Older adults and caregivers reported lasting recovery challenges after major surgery. Read more about functional decline and ...