Political candidates might want to pay closer attention to voters 50-plus this election season. That’s because this group will be the decision makers, according to a new poll that was commissioned by AARP.

Taking a daily multivitamin could slow cognitive decline among adults 65 and older. That’s according to a three year study of more than 2,000 people.

Last week, the New York Times published a story about the toll of caregiving for an ill parent or spouse. It’s not a new phenomenon. Family caregivers have long stepped in to provide care. But this kind of caregiving comes at a price.

University of Arizona professor of psychology Gene Alexander has been involved in research into how sedentary behavior — like passively watching television — is linked to dementia. His recent study does show a connection, and The Show spoke with him to learn more about the specifics.

Long-term care facilities across the country continue to struggle with staffing shortages. It’s not a new problem; but new solutions are needed, especially since many older adults will likely need support.

Adverse childhood experiences, or ACES, refers to specific kinds of traumatic experiences during childhood. Things like abuse or neglect or witnessing violence in the home. Grandkids being raised by grandparents are particularly vulnerable to trauma.

Older adults will be seeing changes to Medicare prescription drugs after Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act. And lower-income seniors could enjoy huge benefits.

Finding a long term-care community welcoming to LGBTQ -elders can be difficult. It’s why the Human Rights Campaign is asking communities across the country to participate in the Long-Term Care Equality Index, which will launch at the end of the month.

Some big changes are coming to Medicare. As part of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, lawmakers moved to make certain prescription drugs more affordable.