Senior News

The New York State Office of Aging, which is responsible for administering housing, transportation and health programs for seniors, has purchased more than 800 robots to act as companions for older adults. The robot, ElliQ, was created by…
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A casual encounter at a playground led to the launch of a startup aimed at streamlining the work of staff members and assisted living operators through technology. The August Health case offers a look at how technology is transforming the…
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Share on PinterestVision problems could be related to dementia and cognitive impairment. Yasser Chalid / Getty ImagesA new study study reveals a strong correlation between vision loss and dementia and cognitive impairment.More research…
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Older users of TikTok are using the online platform, considered the virtual playground for teenagers, to challenge the stereotypes of older people as technophobic and fragile. Research has found a growing number of accounts belonging to…
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Seniors and others who depend on Social Security benefits could see their next cost-of-living adjustment since 1981 next year, with an advocacy group for older Americans predicting an increase of 8.6%. The typical monthly Social Security…
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The Stanford team infused 10-week-old mouse fluid into the brains of 18-month-old mice for seven days and found that larger mice were better at remembering to associate a small electric shock with noise and flashing light. A closer look…
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A new program is teaching local residents to live a better life by avoiding potentially debilitating falls. "A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls" is supported by the Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative in Tulsa. Jenna Chavez,…
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About 1,500 pickleball players, all 50 or older, are competing this week in a national championship in Fort Lauderdale. An additional 1,000 people attended to see and cheer on their favorite friends, family, and teams. This year's biggest…
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Caregivers, often spouses or adult children, often face financial difficulties, especially if those who require care are too young for Medicare or do not meet the requirements for Medi-Cal. Nearly 8 out of 10 (79.6%) of respondents say that…
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A team at Stanford University has demonstrated a new approach to reversing memory loss in mice. An infusion of spinal fluid from young mice reversed the memory loss commonly seen in aged animals, the team reported this month in the journal…
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