My 87-year-old mother has pancreatic cancer. My husband and I moved out of state to live with her for four months while she went through radiation and enough of the recovery for her to live ...

An elderly patient who was not given blood thinners at the Blackrock Clinic in Dublin, despite his condition warranting the medication, died from clots on his lungs, an inquest has heard. A verdict of ...

In a vulnerable New Yorker essay, Amanda Peet not only revealed her breast cancer diagnosis but also opened up about her ...

We are discussing how to navigate life’s final chapter and provide gentle, practical guidance to recognize when a loved one is at the end of life.

Readers respond to an essay about a family’s difficult experience providing end-of-life care for a dying relative.

The actor tells AARP about her mom’s struggle with pulmonary fibrosis and the warning signs that might help others get an earlier diagnosis ...

Could a simple blood test predict your risk of getting dementia years, or even decades, before you experience memory loss? That’s the potential promise of a new class of biomark ...

Many older adults often say they feel tired, even after doing simple daily tasks. A short walk, light housework, or a bit of ...