Recently, I have heard a great deal about the growing concern for loneliness among seniors in many communities. It is often referred to as the silent epidemic of aging. Even in senior communities ...

While society focuses on the "golden years" of travel and leisure, the emotional and social landscape of aging often shifts ...

David Canepa, president of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, will speak at a conference hosted by Kaiser Permanente focused on healthy aging and social connection combating loneliness among ...

Half of older adults surveyed faced adversity after 60, with abuse and isolation linked to worse physical and mental health.

As we journey through life, our relationships with our parents evolve in unique ways. For many women over 40, caring for aging parents can be a bittersweet experience filled with love, nostalgia, and ...

Joseph Dennis (right), a volunteer with Philadelphia's Senior Companion Program, walks with James Henry, who has a visual impairment and needs assistance leaving the house. (Emma Lee/WHYY) From Philly ...

Senior loneliness is a persistent trend — and one with profound health implications for isolated aging adults. Chronic loneliness and isolation can cause mental, physical and cognitive issues in ...

Loneliness affects people at every stage of life, but for older adults, it can have a greater impact on both physical health and emotional well-being. As people age, major life changes– including ...

Isolation, communication difficulties, reduced alertness — hearing impairment or loss is a real challenge in daily life. Over time, it can also become a risk factor for cognitive decline. A team from ...

Don’t get old before your time. A number of very common everyday habits can accelerate biological aging, putting extra stress on your cells and organs and making yourself more susceptible to certain ...

At 84 years old, Miriam Margolyes knows what it’s like to be elderly.So when she was offered a script by a first-time ...