Have you ever reread a text message, wondering if it was taken the wrong way? Or sent an email only to receive no reply, ...

Medically and mentally disruptive health events such as hip fracture or pneumonia can change the clinical path for  people with dementia. That conclusion was based on results of a study published ...

A federal judge has denied a request to temporarily halt implementation of the federal nursing home staffing mandate.

An older adult’s swallowing function is associated with lower social interaction levels, a new study finds.

A noninvasive neuromodulation therapy that sends electrical microcurrents through a person’s hand can enhance sleep quality and overall health in older adults, a new study finds.

Many older adults use various types of digital health technology, but patient portals top the list, a new survey finds.

Experiencing depression as an older adult can indicate that a person has dementia, according to a new study.

Even with more nursing home operators and staff reporting that their census has or will soon return to pre-pandemic levels, many say they are feeling extra pressure to land more higher-paying, ...

OSHA terminated a COVID-specific rule on Wednesday that aimed to protect direct caregivers, deciding to include more infectious diseases.

A new Health and Human Services report is calling for greater transparency in long-term care ownership, calling out private equity investors.

A review that examined fall risk assessment tools for hospitalized older adults was somewhat inconclusive. Because of data limitations in the studies assessed, it was not clear which tools work best.

Federal regulators should nursing home staffing to the metrics they use to rate facilities for consumers, researchers ...