As people with type 1 diabetes live longer than ever before, both clinicians and patients are recognizing the need to prepare ...

There is new evidence that the quality of your sleep can impact your brain. A new study finds that people who struggle getting a good night’s sleep in early middle age can show signs of cognitive ...

Getting older is inevitable — but illness doesn’t have to be. Scientists have developed a groundbreaking tool that can measure how fast a person is aging and predict their future risk of chronic ...

Older people are living longer and keeping more of their teeth. That’s good news — but it also means that seniors need to be more vigilant than ever about oral health. Over the past 20 years, the ...

As a social worker connecting older adults to services and supports, I have heard from many older adults and their family members that think they are or will be facing challenges to their independence ...

Promoting aging in place sounds easier than it is, often requiring a mix of initiatives to help older adults maintain their independence.

Holiday greetings and welcome to the first "Aging Issues" column from the Napa County Commission on Aging (NCCOA, for short)! In the holiday spirit of giving thanks, the NCCOA wishes to express its ...

Mental health concerns in the elderly population are underrecognized and often untreated. This not only impacts one’s quality of life but can exacerbate other age-related disorders and vice versa ...

Understanding the stages of aging may help you make important decisions about your health and aging well. Aging is a natural experience that lasts a lifetime. It’s a biological process that involves ...