A steady slide into frailty is the story many people tell themselves about old age. The numbers in a long-running federal ...

Able-bodied adults 55 to 64 years old must work or volunteer 80 hours a month by May. Last year, fewer than half had enough work hours.

Older adults who started exercising after a fall in 2019 were less likely to experience a recurrent fall in the following 2 years. Those who exercised in both 2019 and 2020 were the least likely to ...

University of Florida researchers warn that while stroke rates are rising among adults under 50, the health care system is failing to provide the specialized support they need to reclaim their lives.

A Brown School course challenges graduate students to confront ageism, explore productive aging and design more inclusive, age-friendly communities for all.

A national survey found that 37% of workers aged 55 and older are interested in starting their own business, and nearly half ...

New figures indicate major gaps in the provision of mental health services for older people with the number of specialists falling short of goals set by the Government 20 years ago.

Home care, assisted living costs for older adults have surged over the past five years, straining affordability for middle class families, AARP said.

This article is authored by Swetha Totapally, partner and regional director, Asia-Pacific, Dalberg Advisors.

Working past 70 can increase Social Security benefits, but extra income, taxes and health tradeoffs may affect whether delaying retirement really pays off.

A growing number of older transplants are undeterred by the city’s high costs and are connecting with young neighbors over brunches, birthday parties and running clubs.

The No. 1 reason retirees have to return to the workforce, and how to keep that from happening to you ...