Aging

Sylvia Holden is 93 years old, and has had a life as full as it is long. These days, things are simpler than they once were. But the way she fills her days says a lot about how she’s learned to live.

By age 65, one in three Americans has some form of eye disease. Macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataract and diabetic retinopathy are the most common causes of vision loss, and they can leave people feeling isolated and depressed. But new technology and support services can help.

Researchers have observed declining mammogram rates among women ages 40-49, 50-74 as well as 75 and older. Vermont has seen the second largest drops of any state in the country.

Socially isolated older adults have a 27% higher chance of developing dementia, according to researchers from Johns Hopkins. The findings suggest that simple interventions could be meaningful.

Retirees and others who rely on Social Security will see a large boost in benefits next year, with the average benefit rising by $141 per month, as inflation stays above 8%.

A group of four troubled eldercare homes in Rutland have reached an agreement with the Vermont Attorney General's Office to resolve a state probe into lapses in care.

It’s estimated that 100,000 Vermonters struggle with hearing loss. In a few months, many of them will have more — and less costly — choices when it comes to hearing aids. But there are concerns.

More than three decades ago, Judith Adams, 84, went back to preschool. And in all those years, she’s learned a thing or two about teaching.

Millions more people than expected joined the ranks of the retired in the pandemic. While some did so joyfully, others were reluctant or had no choice.

New Hampshire grew modestly over the last decade but lost population in some rural counties.