Dear Savvy Senior, With a longtime vaccine critic leading the nation’s health departments, can you give me updated ...

Every 14 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall-related injury. Falls are the leading cause of ...

Healthy aging is about more than avoiding illness. It is about making daily choices that support independence and quality of ...

They lived with addiction for decades. Now, in their 50s and 60s, they're finally getting help thanks to two treatment centers in Arlington Heights.

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Michigan ranked 26th among all states and the District of Columbia in its overall Medicare system performance, according to a ...

The quality and cost of Medicare coverage depend on where you live, according to new research. The Commonwealth Fund, a ...

Falls remain one of the most pressing challenges in long-term care. Each year, about 1 in 4 adults age 65 and older experiences a fall — the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries in this ...

• Don’t let the cooler weather and shorter days limit your activity. Exercise that builds and maintains strength and balance is important to prevent falls year-round. Ask your doctor or physical ...

It’s that time of year when the leaves are turning golden, there’s a chill in the air and the threat of respiratory viruses ...

Granite VNA is offering two sessions of Healthy Steps for Older Adults, a falls prevention workshop to help older adults learn how to protect themselves and live a ...

Depression and prior falls were significantly associated with a higher fall risk in the year after THA among older adults.