Nearly nine of out 10 Americans subscribe to video streaming services like Netflix, YouTube or Hulu. Two companies are creating similar on-demand programming for people living with dementia and their ...

"We are making substantial progress in the fight against dementia," write Drs. Murali Doraiswamy and Eric Stallard.

Beyond being a cafe, however, the Vollpension is seen as a statement against social issues such old-age poverty and loneliness. It is a place where the elderly find empowerment, companionship and ...

People use Meetup to meet new people, learn new things, find support, get out of their comfort zones, and pursue their passions together. www.mumsmeetup.comMumsMeetUp connects mums locally and ...

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The Trump administration has completely dismantled a federally-funded media giant that it has blasted as 'radical propaganda.' On Friday, the president signed an executive order that commands the ...

Persistent loneliness in people who were over the age of 70 was associated with a higher risk of dementia and cognitive decline. This was especially true in women, a new study finds. The report ...

Through their own initiatives, they support underserved communities such as lonely seniors, marginalised groups and persons with special needs and disabilities, tackling issues like mental health ...

The burden of taking care of elderly relatives or grandkids can suddenly fall on your shoulders, scuppering your dreams of freedom. Laura Barker, 66, looks after her three-year-old grandson for ...

The study, "A systematic review to identify assessment instruments for social isolation or loneliness in adults with heart failure," was published March 7 in npj Cardiovascular Health.

A study of primary school children found that those with stronger creative abilities tend to feel slightly less lonely. It is possible that children with better creative abilities also have a greater ...