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1/22/2016 - Older Drivers Hit the Road for Uber and Lyft

A growing number of older Americans are driving for Uber or its competitor Lyft to augment their retirement income. Some drivers say it is a great chance to be independent and earn extra cash on their own schedule. But others, including some drivers, say it is exploitation of older people who work as independent contractors,… Read more 1/22/2016 - Older Drivers Hit the Road for Uber and Lyft

1/21/2016 - Some older patients get unnecessary cancer screenings

Some older patients may receive screening for breast or prostate cancer even though the tests aren’t recommended because they aren’t expected to live long enough to benefit from treatment, a U.S. study suggests. Read the full article at Reuters.

1/21/2016 - Tap-and-go card boom leaves elderly at greater risk of 'family fraud'

A boom in the use of contactless cards is making elderly cardholders the victims of fraud as family and friends prey on their lack of digital knowhow, a charity has warned. As tap-and-go cards have grown in popularity Action on Elderly Abuse, a helpline for older crime and abuse victims, has experienced a spike in… Read more 1/21/2016 - Tap-and-go card boom leaves elderly at greater risk of 'family fraud'

1/19/2016 - Connected Horse Project pairs dementia patients with horses in new therapy program

A new program conducted at Stanford Red Barn, home to the Stanford equestrian team, offers guided workshops with horses to teach young people with early onset dementia to build confidence, trust and a sense of community. Read the full article at The Stanford Daily.

1/19/2016 - Doctors get less aggressive care before death

Doctors tend to get less aggressive care before death than the average person, a new study finds. Read the full article at Reuters.

1/19/2016 - A new approach to do-it-yourself retirement planning

With the decline of traditional pensions, many older workers and retirees face a “do it yourself” retirement: You’re on your own to figure out how to make your retirement savings last for the rest of your life. With retirements that can extend 20 to 30 years or more, this is indeed a daunting challenge for… Read more 1/19/2016 - A new approach to do-it-yourself retirement planning

1/19/2016 - New online service targets aging-in-place residents

HomeAdvisor, an online marketplace for home repair, maintenance and renovation services, has partnered with the National Aging in Place Council (NAIPC) to launch an online resource center focused on the needs of individuals who want to age in place. The resource center provides articles and advice, project cost information and connects homeowners with prescreened local… Read more 1/19/2016 - New online service targets aging-in-place residents

1/15/2016 - F.T.C.’s Lumosity Penalty Doesn’t End Brain Training Debate

Lumosity’s ads, seemingly ubiquitous, appeared on television, radio and podcasts. The company purchased hundreds of search engine keywords so that computer users seeking information on dementia, Alzheimer’s and memory would encounter its online ads. Broader questions of whether cognitive training works, and for whom, still generate considerable debate, given that human brains change and grow… Read more 1/15/2016 - F.T.C.’s Lumosity Penalty Doesn’t End Brain Training Debate

1/15/2016 - Can We Delay Aging?

Research on animals suggests we could improve humans’ healthy lifespan. Read the full article at Next Avenue.

1/14/2016 - Could This Urine Test Predict Alzheimer's Disease?

Scientists might be able to predict Alzheimer’s earlier than originally thought. Read the full article at U.S. News and World Report.