Walking just slightly faster helps older people stay active for longer, according to new research. Taking just 14 steps per minute more than their usual pace led to "meaningful" improvements in ...

Erica Richardson lives in an eight-story apartment building in St. Petersburg, Fla. One day, she noticed a couple who live on a different floor walking through her hallway She quickly came up with a ...

SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio woman has told neighbors and KSAT Investigates to mind their own business after concerns were raised about the care of elderly people living in two homes she owns in the ...

Frailty is a medically defined condition in older adults that increases vulnerability to everyday stresses, leading to a higher risk of falls, hospitalization and loss of independence. Warning signs ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) states that over 2.5 billion people worldwide use assistive devices, and that number is likely to rise as the older population grows. Older people face unique ...

A new study suggests that even low levels of physical activity could protect the brain from Alzheimer's disease—but not in ...

A new study suggests that exercise can be particularly beneficial for older people at a higher risk for the disease.