Nine easy New Year's resolutions for people over 50
If you're over 50, you've probably made, and perhaps broken, a lot of New Year's resolutions by now.
Dec 30, 2025
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Geriatric palliative care news
Governor ends sunset clause for California's medical-aid-in-dying law
Why the End of Life Option Act had an expiration date is thanks to a near-extinct political impulse: compromise. Opponents feared that vulnerable people would be pushed towards death, exterminated for being too troublesome ...
Oct 7, 2025
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Predicting the risk of heart disease and dementia in older adults: Q&A
More than 70% of people over 70 years old will one day develop cardiovascular disease, highlighting the need for effective diagnosis, treatment, and care for this population.
Oct 31, 2025
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Inhibiting PGAM-Chk1 binding in the senescent cells of mice appears to slow aging
Aged and frail people often suffer a decline in tissue reserve capacity during aging. This reserve, called resilience, helps the body maintain homeostasis through various defense, compensation, modulation, and repair responses. ...
Dec 29, 2025
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'The Pitt' informs, educates viewers, study says
Gritty medical drama "The Pitt" has made a big difference in the way patients and families understand dicey issues like organ donation or end-of-life decision making, a new report says.
Jan 9, 2026
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Q&A: Putting weighted vests to the test—here's what research shows
Nearly a decade ago, Kristen Beavers, who studies safe ways for older adults to lose weight, began asking whether weighted vests could help this population drop pounds without sacrificing vital bone mass and lean muscle. ...
Oct 21, 2025
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What do caregivers feel when witnessing terminal lucidity in children?
There are records of several unusual experiences reported by people in a terminal state, occurring in the final days, hours, or minutes of life. One such experience, known as terminal lucidity (TL), is characterized by an ...
Jan 22, 2026
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Americans still expect families to shoulder most elder care, research finds
Americans believe that the family as a whole—especially a spouse or partner—is responsible for caring for an older adult. Biological and stepchildren have the next highest levels of obligation, according to a new University ...
Feb 1, 2026
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How to keep dementia from robbing your loved ones of their sense of personhood—tips for caregivers
Every three seconds, someone in the world develops dementia. There are over 6 million people living with dementia in the U.S. and 57 million globally.
Nov 16, 2025
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Safeguarding older adults: Rethinking nursing home emergency preparedness
When disasters strike, nursing homes face uniquely high stakes. Residents often depend on power, medications, mobility assistance, and continuous care—all of which can be disrupted by hurricanes, wildfires, or other emergencies. ...
Mar 22, 2026
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