People grow old gradually and as people age, so do their disabilities. The number of disabled elderly is growing rapidly in many countries worldwide. Disability is usually defined as restrictions in ...

Older adults who had experienced prolonged exposure to air pollution were at higher risk of transitioning into more severe states of physical disability, according to a February study published in ...

Elderly patients who get treated for illnesses or injuries in the emergency department (ED) are at risk of increased disability for up to six months afterward, a recent study suggests. To look at how ...

Older adults can decrease their risk of disability and increase their likelihood of maintaining independence by 41 percent by participating in a walking exercise program, according to a new University ...

Investigation reveals broken elevators trap elderly, disabled condo residents for months while accountability gaps persist in South Florida buildings.

Aging can be defined as the process of growing older. People growing older with long-standing disabilities are said to “age with disability,” whereas people who do not experience disability until ...

At the end of the day, one state leader says her "why" is simple: to help older adults and people with disabilities live "their best life" independently.

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine have formed the Forum on Aging, Disability, and Independence to foster dialogue and address issues of mutual interest and concern related ...

There are numerous options available for older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers for accessible classes, services and events at Anne Arundel County’s seven senior activity centers and ...