The UN meets in Geneva for the first session of a new group tasked with drafting a legally binding instrument on the rights of older people.

The conversation typically begins quietly. Perhaps during a routine visit, while sharing coffee at the kitchen table, or after a news story about a celebrity’s health crisis. An aging parent mentions ...

Older adults with multiple chronic conditions face considerable challenges when deciding on surgical procedures due to the uncertain benefits and heightened risks involved. Varying health goals ...

Older people living with dementia require ongoing support, understanding, and care. For many family members, caring for their loved one brings many responsibilities. Sometimes, it can be overwhelming.

Across cultures and continents, most people prefer to tackle life’s toughest choices alone, trusting their own gut or inner voice over the counsel of friends or the wisdom of the crowd, according to a ...