Aging

Miriam and Benny Saladin were set to retire in Manville, N.J. But their home was located between two rivers, and in more than two decades, their house flooded three times.

The decision to have children is a complicated one - finances, relationships, morality and more. When faced with the choice, people are opting to have fewer kids, if any.

The authority will take over the crumbling building in West Philadelphia less than a month before a scheduled gas shut-off and sheriff’s sale.

Most of the building’s tenants have moved out. Those who remain are hopeful a judge will approve the sale.

People with Alzheimer’s disease or other conditions that cause cognitive decline can struggle to say they are hot during extreme heat, so caregivers must watch for changes.

The Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program will help boost geriatric health care through research and develop training programs.

Here’s what to know about the latest research on Alzheimer’s risk factors and treatments.

A Swedish study found blood testing to be more accurate than traditional exams at diagnosing Alzheimer's. The findings were reported at a conference in Philadelphia on Sunday.

Gov. Carney said his position on the issue has been public since the bill was introduced. He has 10 days to act after his office gets the legislation.

West was “the personification of basketball excellence and a friend to all who knew him,” the Clippers said in announcing his death.

The Biden administration’s new federal staffing rules for nursing homes, celebrated by aging advocates and labor unions, will take effect in 2026.

The senior living campus near Wilmington is creating a statewide network to give victims “a place where they’re safe from that abuser.”

The event will be held at Mercy Neighborhood Ministries at 1939 W. Venango Street in North Philadelphia, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Having a tight and strong social network can boost longevity. But why are social connections so important as age?

The legislation would provide a means to hold repeat offenders of fraud accountable on the local level.