Health providers could help by discussing the topic with patients, analysis of National Poll on Healthy Aging data suggests.

For people over 50, supporting everything from health care needs and personal care to home repairs and finances brings both challenges and rewards.

National study aims to give more precise prevalence estimates for both dementia and mild cognitive impairment.

Long-term “study of studies” in Latino and non-Latino older adults shows clear hypertension link, but mystery still remains about why dementia risk is higher in those of Hispanic origin.

A new study compares two popular forms of cognitive training that people often use to improve learning and memory.

The VA’s efforts to reduce use of risky antipsychotic medications in its nursing homes succeeded – but use of other medications with less evidence behind them rose.