PAULA SPAN

A society in which members of different generations do not interact “is a dangerous experiment,” said one researcher.

Americans in the lower middle class are losing ground financially, researchers have found.

Winston, an older silverback, is getting enviable medical treatment. Now his keepers must confront an issue that vexes doctors and older humans, too: How much...

Some seniors prefer age-restricted communities, while others want intergenerational living. There is little research to show which option is healthier.

Mentoring programs bring together those just starting to care for family members with dementia and those who have been coping for some time.

Benefits extended earlier in the coronavirus pandemic have been rolled back. But many older Americans are not taking advantage of the aid still available.

The plaintiffs want the state to drop its residency requirement. Oregon and Vermont have already done so.

Older people are less likely to be diagnosed but more likely to experience certain kinds of illnesses, research suggests.

A series of hurdles prevented the facilities from shielding older people, despite the best efforts of staff. Experts are calling for reforms before the next...

Many aging baby boomers have long histories with drugs, cannabis and alcohol. “The field wasn’t ready for that,” said one expert.