Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Trembling hands is commonly seen in old people – it is important that the cause of the symptom is discovered before starting ...

Errors in diagnosis are relatively common among older people. The reasons are many: older adults may have multiple conditions, take many medications, and illnesses can look very different in older ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Elderly women could benefit from consuming 29 percent more protein than the current nutrition guidelines recommend, according to new research from Purdue University. "Our data ...

Sexuality is an important part of life—even when we grow old. The idea that desire disappears with age is a myth that needs ...

Planned, small-portion, tasty meals and healthy snacks, along with social dining and logistical support, can help older adults with low appetites eat better. However, some appetite loss will require ...

In 2021, adults older than 65 years showed higher rates of suicide mortality than individuals of all age groups combined, with men being more affected than women. Although hanging was the most common ...

October began with the International Day of Older Persons (Oct. 1), a day on which the United Nations annually recognizes the contributions of older persons and examines issues that affects their ...

Suicide deaths among Black residents and older adults in Milwaukee County have risen significantly since the COVID-19 ...

Fresh off a win in the primary, Gov. Tina Kotek unveiled four new initiatives on May 21 aimed at addressing the housing needs of older Oregonians.