In one recent study, the challenging regimen added 77 days of life after three years. Often, kidney disease can be managed Read More

In huge numbers, older people are taking gabapentin for a variety of conditions, including itching, alcohol dependence and sciatica. “It’Read More

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Researchers are only beginning to understand why some people embrace retirement while others won’t even consider it.Read More

Many Americans plan to donate their organs for transplants or their bodies for medical science. Few realize that there’s Read More

Arguments, verbal abuse and aggression are not unusual in elder care settings. Better staffing and training can ease the tensions, Read More