Andrew Duxbury, M.D., professor in the UAB Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, provides expert advice and tips for at-home geriatric care. The health of older adults can change ...

Weight management becomes more complex as people age due to health considerations, mobility challenges, and nutritional factors. Understanding the role of diet and exercise in weight management can ...

Sleep is important at all ages, but older adults often do not get enough. Proper sleep hygiene can help promote healthy sleep habits and help individuals stay healthy as they age. Sleep hygiene refers ...

Older adults can boost their fiber intake by making small changes to their eating habits. Fiber is an indigestible carbohydrate found in foods such as whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. It offers a ...

For older adults, both prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications play a vital role in treating health conditions. They help ease symptoms and support overall well-being. To ensure the ...

As an intense winter storm is slamming America with heavy snow, thick ice, and sub-zero temperatures, everyone needs to protect themselves from the very real dangers. However, those extreme conditions ...

Some may assume that losing teeth is just part of growing older. Around 11% of adults between the ages of 65 and 74 have lost all of their teeth, according to 2020 data from the U.S. Centers for ...

Getting older comes with its own set of challenges but you don’t have to go at it alone.

The first few specks of snow thrill the kids, but for many older adults, winter is far from “the most wonderful time of the year.” The cold bites harder, the sidewalks feel slicker, and the usual ...

During Older Americans Month, the Better Business Bureau has advice for older adults and their family members who are ...

Age is one of the first things we recognize about a person—along with gender and race. In today's society, ageism remains one of the most pervasive yet often-overlooked forms of discrimination.