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Caring for an aging loved one, especially a parent, can take more commitment than any full-time job. Learn what respite care is and how it can change your life.

Alzheimer's caregiving takes patience and flexibility. To reduce frustration, consider these tips for daily tasks — from limiting choices and reducing distractions to creating a safe environment.

Considering cataract surgery? Here's what you should know.

Do you need both your hip and knee replaced? Get all your questions answered here.

If you're an aging adult or have parents or other loved ones who are getting older, here are some important services and options that can make aging in place easier..

Do healthy older adults need regular health care visits? What are the routine tests or immunizations they need? Get the answers to your questions here.

Get all your questions answered about Parkinson's disease.

While there is no cure for Age-related Macular Degeneration, check out 5 steps you can take to help reduce the risk of progression.

Get some answers to frequently asked questions about drug coverage and prescriptions.

By 65, Caucasian men are reportedly twice as likely as women to get melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer. Learn more about melanoma and what factors increase your risk.

Learn more about a new clinical trial that uses vagus nerve stimulation to improve rehabilitation for stroke patients.

If you are over the age of 50, find out why you should get the shingles vaccination.

Right now in the United States, there are more 100-year-olds alive than ever before. Find out why people are living longer.

Getting the right amount of calcium every day is important for keeping your bones healthy especially as you age. Learn how much you need and if you should be taking a calcium supplement. 

A first of its kind study aimed at slowing the decline of problem solving and decision-making skills in patients with Alzheimer's disease was released this week. Find out what the results were. 

More than 300,000 Americans receive a hip replacement each year. It's a major surgery that involves months of painful recovery, and there's no guarantee it will last forever. Fortunately, there's a new, less-invasive option that can reverse joint damage and allow patients to get back on their feet sooner! 

Fragile or thin skin that tears easily is a common problem in older adults. Protect thin skin and prevent tears and cuts with these five easy tips. 

If you have high blood pressure, find out some other ways you might be able to control it without medication.

Hearing loss is a natural part of the aging process. But, noise-induced hearing loss is on the rise.