Aging

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.

Delaware’s appeal to retirees may be one reason the state has seen such a sharp rise in Alzheimer's-related deaths.

The Democrat-turned-independent was never shy about veering from the party line.

Shapiro's Department of Aging has balked at the idea raised by Republican lawmakers.

Pennsylvania is the fifth-oldest state in the nation and a critical swing state that Joe Biden won by only 1% in 2020.