But it can be hard for many older adults to stay employed past the age of 62, the year they typically become eligible for early Social Security retirement benefits, even when their health is good. In ...

Older people living with dementia require ongoing support, understanding, and care. For many family members, caring for their loved one brings many responsibilities. Sometimes, it can be overwhelming.

Spending a few hours a week helping others may slow the aging of the brain. Researchers found that both formal volunteering ...

It started with a high school typing course. Wanda Woods enrolled because her father advised that typing proficiency would lead to jobs. Sure enough, the federal Environmental Protection Agency hired ...

SEYMOUR, Conn. (WTNH) — Two 8th grade students are looking to make a difference in their community by starting the “Seymour Snow Brigade.” Quinnipiac University students will help you file your taxes ...

GREENFIELD, Ind. (WISH) — Mike Hamm is a 87-year-old veteran with dementia. He stayed indoors in the cool air conditioning while outside temperature ticked to 91 degrees on Thursday. He and his wife, ...

Making time for older adults, helping them find activities they enjoy and can participate in, and even setting them up with technologies that can keep them involved in holiday plans, can help them ...

EU researchers are testing a robot that can have basic conversations in busy surroundings, with the idea of assisting people arriving at hospitals. By Gareth Willmer A hospital in central Paris has ...

Sign up for the Concord Monitor's morning newsletter and get essential news each day. Sign up Many elderly people in New Hampshire experience financial difficulties ...