Aging

Through Wednesday, more than half of the Delawareans who died lived in nursing homes. WHYY found that residents comprise 5% of the state’s cases.

The elderly are among the most susceptible to coronavirus. So why are long-term care centers admitting COVID-19-positive patients?

Many nursing home residents have conditions that make them especially vulnerable to coronavirus. They account for 24 of 43 deaths in the state so far.

With COVID-19 patients at half of the state’s eldercare facilities, and shortages of staff, PPE endemic, regional cohorts could help slow spread of infection.

The White House on Monday urged all older Americans to stay home and everyone to avoid crowds and eating out at restaurants as part of the guidelines to combat coronavirus.

Reminiscence therapy helps jog a sense of the former self, for those who’ve lost parts of who they are today.

The facilities are starting to limit visitors, but that’s only the beginning of a good emergency plan for nursing homes.

Bipartisan bill would ensure those who move to a more affordable home would still qualify for property-tax relief

The cost of long-term care for our aging population is rising but experts worry we are not prepared to meet their needs.

If you've ever considered training for a marathon, but you're a bit intimidated by the idea of 26.2 miles, here's some motivation.

Every day, 130 Americans die from opioid overdoses, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

For the first time since the early 1900s, more Americans are dying at home a trend that reflects more hospice care and progress toward the kind of end that most people want.

When Lorraine Griggs' father was diagnosed with prostate cancer, he was treated with 35 rounds of radiation, though he had a long list of other serious issues.

New York Times columnist Gail Collins joins Marty to talk about her new book, "No Stopping Us Now: The Adventures of Older Women in American History."

Hugging a dog is one life's greatest joys. Getting to see fur on four legs and a wagging tail is like experiencing a love drug — quite literally.