Aging

Alzheimer’s activists hope a new federal law and $100 million in funding will spur earlier diagnoses in communities of color and better care for millions of patients.

Scientists have found a biological clue that could help explain why African-Americans appear to be more vulnerable than white Americans to Alzheimer's disease.

Guests: Gretchen Reynolds, Martin Gibala, Angela Duckworth Researchers are continuing to find out about even more ...

They call it the golden years, but there’s a reason many of us dread old age — it can mean losing our health, our independence, our m ...

Gene Dykes might have broken the record by a wider margin if he didn't have last-minute cramp.

A PennLive investigation found problems at homes formerly owned by Golden Living.

Their consumption habits are similar to their parents' and grandparents' — millennials just have less money to spend.

Former Republican Gov. Chris Christie opposed state ID cards for undocumented immigrants, but current Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, has said he supports the idea.

Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene Depasquale plans to conduct follow-up audits of nursing homes.

Those with special needs are living longer, but that means they are more susceptible to age-related diseases such as Alzheimer's

Around the country, stakeholders have raised the alarm about the "silver tsunami": the large number of baby boomer business owners approaching retirement.

Limiting their provider networks helps Medicare Advantage plans keep their premiums low. Traditional Medicare covers health care visits all across the country.

There is still strong evidence that a daily baby aspirin can reduce the risk that many people who have already suffered a heart attack or stroke will suffer another attack.

One of the most important aspects of caring for someone with Alzheimer's and other dementias is understanding the diseases.