Assisted living isn’t just for people. A zoo in Spain helps elderly elephants age gracefully

Assisted living isn’t just for people. A zoo in Spain helps elderly elephants age gracefully

BARCELONA, Spain — At the Barcelona Zoo, a 40-year-old African elephant places her foot through the…

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Trump Administration and DOGE Eliminate Staff Who Help Older Adults and People With Disabilities

Trump Administration and DOGE Eliminate Staff Who Help Older Adults and People With Disabilities

As we highlighted last week, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Robert F. Kennedy,…

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The best diet for aging well, backed by a 30-year study of 100,000 people

The best diet for aging well, backed by a 30-year study of 100,000 people

Want to age without chronic diseases, have a sharp mind, and have vibrant energy? A groundbreaking…

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Why Older People May Not Need to Watch Blood Sugar So Closely

Why Older People May Not Need to Watch Blood Sugar So Closely

By now, Ora Larson recognizes what’s happening. “It feels like you’re shaking inside,” she said. “I’m…

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Is Pope Francis’ Double Pneumonia Common in Elderly People?

Is Pope Francis’ Double Pneumonia Common in Elderly People?

The 88-year-old has been hospitalized for weeks now and has faced several setbacks fighting infection. Share…

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Extreme heat may speed up biological ageing in older people

Extreme heat may speed up biological ageing in older people

A woman drinks water during a heatwave in Hyeres, France Magali Cohen/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images…

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