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$36 billion might be a low estimate for this growing fraud One in 18 older "cognitively intact" adults falls prey to financial fraud or abuse in a given year, according to a new study. Three in 10 state securities regulators say they have seen an uptick in elder fraud cases... read more →

By Bruce Horovitz Anne McKinley battles a host of health issues and, four years ago, lost her husband after 59 years of marriage. Yet she remains positive, active and thrives on time spent with family and friends. Baking and eating cookies with her grandchildren is a highlight, she says. (Courtesy... read more →

(Reuters Health) - Lots of time sitting, and very little spent moving around, may contribute to loss of the ability to walk in old age, a large U.S. study suggests. Researchers found that older people who watched more than five hours of TV a day and were physically active for... read more →

By Emily Gurnon, Next Avenue Contributor With the boomer generation aging into their 50s, 60s and 70s and many of their parents now in their 70s, 80s and 90s, there is an increasing need for long-term care. Credit: Shutterstock Most older Americans would stay in their homes if they could, but health... read more →

By Aleisha K. Fetters | August 22, 2017 Stay strong, be safe, and maintain your independence by integrating these top fitness options into your training plan. No matter your age, the best exercise for you is the one you enjoy the most. After all, if you don’t like your workout,... read more →

Marisol Rivera, left, a senior aide, demonstrating a Hoyer lift to two associate instructors, Maria Soto and Miguelina Sosa, at a lab at Cooperative Home Care Associates. CreditHiroko Masuike/The New York Times Eduardo Porter  Do you know who is going to care for you when you are old and frail?... read more →

New research says one in three dementia cases could be prevented with lifestyle changes. Here’s your game plan. Everyone occasionally forgets where they parked or where they put their keys. But as you get older, these kinds of slipups can make you wonder: Is your memory starting to go? You... read more →

  by DAVID BENJAMIN Do you know what one of the biggest contributors to aging faster and dying earlier are beyond diet, fitness, health, longevity and everything else? It may surprise you but one of the biggest contributors to aging faster and dying earlier is having a weak lower body,... read more →

These days, more seniors are able to remain in the comfort of their own home as they age. This is partly due to the increasing amount of available resources for the elderly. Utilizing these resources is an important step in reducing household hazards that may lead to injury. Falls are one... read more →

Transit agencies, take note: For the growing number of Americans over 65, mobility can’t wait. Protected streets, denser neighborhoods, and accessible medical care make urban life safer and healthier for everyone—especially the 65-and-up crowd, one of the fastest growing segments of the U.S. population. By 2030, nearly 20 percent of... read more →