Judith Graham | Piedmont Exedra

Who will care for older adults? We’ve plenty of know-how but too few specialists

Despite the surging older population, there are fewer geriatricians now than in 2000.

You're in your 60s, 70s and 80s and you've got questions -- and a new guidebook by a leading geriatrician offers answers and insights.

Physicians serving Alzheimer’s patients are working out the details of who will get treated with Leqembi.

Nearly 40% of Americans 60 and older are obese.

Researchers have found that while obesity at any age risks harming health, a few extra pounds in later life isn’t cause for concern.

Family caregivers and professionals have some hard-won lessons on how to manage these evolving relationships.

As your circle of close friends shrinks, there are ways to rebuild — but not replace — the social network you had when you were younger.

Unlike support groups, comprehensive care programs teach caregivers concrete skills.

Older adults represent nearly 90% of US deaths from covid-19 in recent months, and experts say this effective therapy is underprescribed for them.

Multiple studies show a strong association between higher levels of optimism and healthy aging.