Better with Age

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.

Pressed the button by accident? Don’t worry. Here’s what really happens with a medical alert false alarm, and why it’s never something to be embarrassed about.

“Can’t I just use my phone?” It’s a fair question. Here’s an honest look at what a medical alert system does that a smartphone can’t, especially in an emergency.

Video games aren’t just for younger generations — and the research backs that up. For older adults, gaming can mean a daily puzzle, a trivia match with a grandchild, or a card game with a friend across the country. Here’s what the evidence actually shows, and the simplest way to get started.