Stacey Burling

Clutter isn’t just ugly. As people age, it becomes more dangerous.

Untangling this mess is not as simple as calling the local junk company and telling them to lug all your father’s stuff away. Virtually everyone who’s been the target of a forced clean-out hoards again, often at higher levels.

This is how the American Psychiatric Association defines the disorder.

A University of Pittsburgh study that looked at successive generations of seniors highlights the need for medical professionals to be aware of potential differences in people who were born in different eras.

Too much time alone could be a sign of social isolation, which has been associated with health problems among older people.

The treatment extends life, but may come with a cost.

This group in assisted-living at Brandywine Living at Dresher Estates makes soups for seniors still living at home who need help with meals.

Shorter rotations improved both burnout and fulfillment.

The Rutgers study found that both patient and physician attitudes affected choices in patients with incurable cancer.

51 percent of the adults surveyed said you’re old by the time you’re in your 70s.