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Dear Carol: I understand that scammers have always targeted older adults, but technology is making this a nightmare. My 84-year-old mother is generous and willing to share what she has. She’s doing ...

A growing segment of older adults is actively researching their senior living and care options to maintain autonomy and avoid pushing an emergency decision onto their families, according to the ...

Correction 1/30/24: Tri Pointe Homes has been changed to reflect accurate spelling. “Older adults are increasingly recognizing the role that technology can play in enabling a healthy life, ...

Older men’s suicide risk often rises when autonomy, belonging, dignity, and meaning erode. A needs-based view shows where ...

A local mental health counselor discusses how older adults are becoming one of the fastest-growing demographics to enter ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) offers the possibility to greatly benefit Americans who are older than 65 or those who are living with a disability. AI systems present the potential for improving ...