Luisa S. Deprez is Professor Emerita of Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Southern Maine. She is a member of the Maine chapter of the national Scholars Strategy Network, which brings ...

When my dad was young, he took off his own braces with pliers in the garage after his parents ran out of money to take him to ...

A new service aimed at supporting older people who are starting to become frail, could reduce emergency hospital admissions by more than a third.

"I bless you, everyone, with every righteous desire of your heart," President Jeffrey R. Holland said in Southern California ...

President Jeffrey R. Holland spoke to scores of Southern California Latter-day Saints on Saturday who recently lost their ...

Older people are less likely to seek mental health support due to ageism and stigma, according to a new report. The International Longevity Centre UK (ILC) said that older people may face barriers to ...

As our society ages, so too does the prevalence of a disturbing trend: elder abuse ... that can help include creating a caregiver support team, that provides relief to those caregiving, money ...

Funding from the Public Library Association has allowed Hamilton East Public Library to offer free digital literacy workshops ...

Suicide rates among farmers are rising, driven by financial stress, isolation, and provider shortages. Addressing their needs ...

The elder brother of the Dalai Lama and former ... with foreign governments and praised his role in facilitating U.S. support for the Tibetan struggle. The Dalai Lama led a prayer session for ...

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Putting carbon dioxide from power plants and industrial facilities underground where it won’t contribute to global warming could see less federal support and enthusiasm ...