Among U.S. adults, those who live in the Northeast (17%) are more likely than those in the South (10%), West (8%) and Midwest ...

As the winter weather quickly approaches, Tompkins County is looking to the public for assistance with snow removal for older ...

Yet, some are still feeling the long-term effects of COVID-19, specifically older adults who require assisted living or ...

Groups that connect elders and teens — both in real life and online — have a new sense of urgency in the loneliness epidemic.

Meals on Wheels volunteers receive background checks and training prior to delivery. Typically a volunteer shift is one day a week from 10:30 am to 1 pm depending on the size of the route. Staff works ...

For older adults, the fear of falling goes beyond the immediate pain of a stumble. It’s about the potential for serious ...

Cannabis is emerging as a tool in dementia care, offering relief from anxiety and agitation when traditional medications fall ...

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McCOOK - Respiratory virus season will be arriving soon. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Influenza (flu) are common during the fall and winter months. Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department ...

"We have seen an alarming rise in diabetes over the past three decades, which reflects the increase in obesity, compounded by the impacts of the marketing of unhealthy food, a lack of physical ...

More than 800 million adults worldwide are living with diabetes, according to a new study in the journal The Lancet.

Exercises such as standing on one leg may help patients walk stairs or step onto curbs without falling, he said. “It forces the muscles to communicate to the brain to stand upright.” For those who can ...