Readers 60 to 85 share stories of how cycling, and running, are their own fountains of youth. The doctor is not always right.

In this conversation, Kimberly Wozneak, national lead for Age-Friendly Health Systems, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, discusses how the VHA is weaving four foundational age-friendly principles ...

All social media, starting with television years ago, has created a message about old people, from invisible to negative.

What should be expected of an intimate partner when a companion suffers a health crisis? Seniors and their families ...

To mark Reader’s Digest‘s 100th anniversary in 2022, we searched our archives and collected 100+ quotes that we think will continue to stand the test of time. The dates in parentheses represent when ...

Solo aging, as highlighted, involves growing old without traditional family support, either by choice or circumstance. Trust issues, desire for emotional and financial independence, past traumatic ...

Trivia questions for seniors provides a platform for them to engage in mental exercises. It is a way for older people to stay entertained, educated, and connected with the world. These nuggets of ...

A reason that’s heard less often, perhaps, is to slow down biological aging. Whatever the reasons for their trips, older folks are traveling. According to a survey commissioned by IHG Hotels & Resorts ...

The team found that people who had more positive expectations of aging tended to report less frequent cognitive problems, such as difficulty concentrating or keeping track of what they were doing.

For her health and safety, she cannot leave the facility without supervision. Your Voice: Plight of the elderly in Hong Kong and Singapore At times, her children come to visit, but they usually ...

Early surgery for a common heart condition in the elderly can drastically improve their quality of life. Credit: Getty Images / Mannassanant Pamai Early surgery for a common heart condition in the ...