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Heart disease is more common in people over 65, but treatments are better than ever. That can complicate decision-making for older heart patients.

These Settings Aren’t Real. But for Dementia Patients, What Is?

When the Retirement Community Goes Bankrupt

Some older Americans have come to depend on virtual consultations with doctors, covered by Medicare. To keep that option in the future, Congress will have to act quickly.

Shuttered drugstores pose a particular threat to older adults, who take more medications than younger people and often rely on pharmacies for advice.

“We’re putting another burden on the elderly that we don’t have to,” one researcher said.

So Many Days Lost at the Doctor’s Office

For Older Unmarried Couples, Caregiving Obligations Can Be Murky

Apple is preparing to turn its AirPods Pro 2 into easy-to-use aids for people with mild to moderate hearing loss.

Finding a rental is one thing, but moving into it is no picnic either. These days, a “senior move manager” can help streamline the process.