Seniors who neglect themselves, risking their own health and safety, tend to be individuals with limited social networks and little social engagement, according to a study by Rush University Medical Center.

Researchers at Duke University Medical Center have uncovered a new genetic signature that correlates strongly with autism and which doesn’t involve changes to the DNA sequence itself. Rather, the changes are in the way the genes are turned on and off. The finding may suggest new approaches to diagnosis and treatment of autism.

In 1900, only 4.1 percent of U.S. citizens were older than 65; in 2000 that number had jumped to 12.6 percent; and by the year 2030, 20 percent of our population could be in that category.
Cognitive decline was long seen as an inevitable consequence of aging, but recent years have seen a surge of interest [...]

Bette Davis once quipped, “Aging ain’t for sissies.” For many, it’s a time of change and challenges. Despite medical advances, and while living longer, many people aren’t living better. Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing (JHUSON) researchers and educators have been at work to better equip the nation’s aging population with tools and resources to [...]

Loss of muscle strength, speed and dexterity is a common consequence of aging and a well-established risk factor for death, disability and dementia. Yet little is known about how and why motor decline occurs when it is not a symptom of disease.