Melissa Rogers, 48, didn't want her mother to live in her home in her final days. Her mom, Alice Jackson, had dementia. Rogers found a memory care facility in Minnesota, where they live, and applied ...

Bonnie Paskell, left, wraps her arms around her husband, David Paskell, on Sept. 25 as he lifts her to transfer her from a motorized wheelchair to a recliner in their home in Anson. (Joe Phelan/Staff ...

PACE KC, a year-old integrated health care program for older adults, lets Jackson County residents find care and support while avoiding a nursing home. But it's still not very well known or understood ...

Aging at home has long been a personal preference for many. Being able to stay in familiar surroundings, maintain independence, and avoid institutional care can be a priority. But today, aging in ...

As our bodies age, physical changes can affect our ability to perceive and respond effectively to temperature. Because thermoregulation is vital for health and comfort, older people can become more ...