Better with Age

Cheese is a favorite that often gets a bad reputation when cholesterol comes up. Here is what the research actually says, and how to enjoy it sensibly.

A simple pendant can keep help within reach all day. Here is how medical alert necklaces work, what features matter, and how to pick the one that fits your routine.

The phrase everyone knows points to a real moment. Here is what to do in the first minutes after a fall, and how to make sure help can reach you even if you cannot get to a phone.

New Stanford and MIT research says the independent stretch of later life is getting longer, not shorter. Here is what the numbers show, and how to protect your share of them.

Most families buy a medical alert system after the scare. Here are the quieter signs that say it is time before one, and how to read them without panic.

The right smart devices make a home easier to live in. Here is what earns a place, what to skip, and the one thing no gadget can replace.

Cutting sodium is only half the story. Meet the everyday foods that work the other half, and the one doctor conversation to have first.

Hurricane season shouldn’t mean choosing between safety and the budget. Practical, low-cost prep for older adults getting ready on a fixed income.

That call offering a free medical alert device? It may be a scam. Here’s how the robocall works, how to spot it, and how to protect the older adults you love.

Fall detection or a simple help button? The right choice depends on you. Here’s how to decide which medical alert feature actually fits your needs.