Why child-free couples may need more—not less—for retirement
Many child-free couples make the same assumption: without the cost of raising children, they will need less money…
Opinion | The Immigration Crackdown and the Plight of the Caregivers
To the Editor: Re “Migrant Policy Creating Crisis for Elder Care” (front page, July 22): The heartbreaking disruptions…
A silver lining for Indian eldercare companies lies overseas markets | Company News
The first to target the global market is Athulya Senior Care, India’s largest assisted-living provider backed…
My dad now needs assisted living at roughly $8,000 monthly. How can I help his retirement money go further?
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) estimates that 45% of older adults lack the income to support their…
New Data Back RSV Vaccines Ahead of Fall Surge
If your patient is pregnant or older than 60 years and due for a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)…
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…
Too Many Unwanted Pills Raise Risk for Falls in HIV+ Seniors
TOPLINE: Among older adults living with HIV, more than half experienced polypharmacy, with 49.3% taking potentially inappropriate medications…
All Hype or Some Hope?
Media consumers are bombarded daily with aggressive, testimonial-driven ads for pricey supplements purported to sharpen memory, focus, and…
Combination CVD Meds Tied to Slower Cognitive Decline
Older adults taking a combination of medications to treat high blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes experienced slower cognitive…
Is the Supplement Ready for Clinical Use?
Popular among bodybuilders, creatine supplementation is gaining traction for its potential use beyond athletic performance. Researchers are exploring…