At least 4.3 million people 55 or older who have cognitive impairment or dementia live alone in the United States.

As the population ages, how prepared is our state and nation to meet their needs? The economy, immigration, abortion and many ...

My mother has been a widow for quite a few years now. Her days consist of watching TV. We took her on vacation with us once, ...

Senior living occupancy has been on the upswing, but maintaining that momentum could require larger investments in sales and ...

A high school senior was shot and killed in an apparent murder-suicide by her older DJ boyfriend while they were on the way ...

Unidentified people abducted, beat and seriously injured a senior Tanzanian opposition party official before dumping her in a ...

How long can you stand on one leg? This balance ability is apparently a good indicator of how we’re aging — or so say several ...

Senior and older adult voters are showing strong turnout for early voting in Texas. At Dallas Community College, long lines have formed, with some voters waiting about an hour. Key issues for these ...

Seniors stayed active and embraced the joyful moments of their golden years at the annual Senior Strut at Boathouse Row.

While senior drivers are more likely to receive high car insurance quotes, it’s still possible to secure a better deal. These ...

Joshua Chaffin is senior special writer for The Wall Street Journal’s National Affairs team in New York.

By LaTonya Johnson When I was 12, I moved from rural Tennessee to Milwaukee to live with my grandparents, who cared for me ...