Activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) are tasks that independent adults can do on their own. ADLs include feeding, getting dressed, bathing, toileting, ...

Independence is a precious commodity that only increases in value as you age. When you’re no longer able to complete routine tasks and activities — such as shopping for food, preparing meals or ...

For many people, as they age, the "little things" like buttoning a shirt, grabbing a jar from the pantry or remembering a morning pill, start to feel like major hurdles.

Long-term care for older people is challenging for everyone. The costs are high and the quality of care is unpredictable at best, often falling short. Two recent studies from the University of Eastern ...

Long-term care for older people is challenging for everyone. The costs are high and the quality of care is unpredictable at best, often falling short. Two recent studies from the University of Eastern ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) states that over 2.5 billion people worldwide use assistive devices, and that number is likely to rise as the older population grows. Older people face unique ...