People with visual difficulties were significantly more likely to take medication to help them sleep, but that could put them at risk for falls as well, a new study finds.

One woman has been on the Sioux Falls Housing waiting list for three years and discussed how the organization has worked to ...

The number of older Australians presenting to emergency departments is steadily increasing, according to the Australian ...

Ophthalmologists reflect on the transformative impact of COVID-19, highlighting adaptations in patient care, safety protocols ...

CCTV footage captures the 80-year-old woman hurtling into view, slamming into the vehicle's roof as it crumples upon impact.

Discussing sexual health is beneficial for patients, but the burden often falls on them to bring up the sensitive subject and ...

Key treatments for Alzheimer’s, rare cancers, and infectious diseases are under review, with new vaccines and therapies like ...

The ‘4S’ Pathway was designed to guide shifting needs in older adults with diabetes who are struggling with diabetes ...

Medical students’ lack of exposure to the field and lower compensation are barriers to growing the geriatrician workforce.

The April 22 meeting of the City Council saw the departure of City Councilor Laura-Jean Sampson, who announced her ...

Dr. Maria Torroella Carney runs the Northwell Health Physician Partners Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine practice in New Hyde Park, where the average age of her patients is 80 to 84. In recent years ...

Falls are often responsible for sending older adults to the emergency room. In Davis County in 2022, unintentional injuries ranked as the seventh leading cause ...