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San Francisco researchers Alexander Smith and Jennifer King share research-based advice on how to look after the elderly without losing sight of your own well-being.
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A new telephone survey of more than 150,000 adults in the U.S. suggests that people in their 80s sleep better than the rest of us.
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Most senior citizens will need the kind of long-term care that a living facility can provide, but choosing the right one is no simple task.
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He's studied the disease for more than 35 years, but Peter Rabins is still taken aback by caregiver resilience and lack of general knowledge.
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Overeating could double the risk of cognitive impairment, or a decline in mental abilities, according to a study from the Mayo Clinic.
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As the number of senior citizens locked behind bars skyrockets, cash-strapped states are unable to foot the growing health care bills.
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Professor Bruce MacDonald of the University of Auckland in New Zealand leads a team working to create a corps of medical robots that will be able to help monitor and assist elders in need.
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"The desire to find love and a companion to share life with has no expiration date," the study from Bowling Green State University explained.
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The first national LGBT aging project highlights the need for more appropriate services and better health care for this neglected community.
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Like millions of other people in the U.S., Steve Newport suffers from Alzheimer's disease. And while there's no cure for his ailments, a diet of medium-chain fatty acids has been helping.
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