Elaine K. Howley

Technological advances may mean more older adults can receive the care they need when and where they are.

Different facilities offer a variety of activities, so look for ones that appeal to your loved one.

Known as the ‘three Os,’ these eye specialists can help you see better.

The body and mouth are intricately connected and maintaining good health across both parts requires ongoing care.

Some geographic and specialty areas may come up short as baby boomer nurses retire.

Advocate for yourself if you feel a doctor is not taking your concerns seriously.

Moving into a new home isn't easy, but with some preparation and a little support, it can be a positive change.

This common respiratory issue usually clears up on its own with rest and over-the-counter medications.

Dynamic aquatic duos prove that blood is thicker than water.

Hospital-based general internists manage and oversee care for hospitalized patients.

Staying in your own home for as long as possible is an attractive option for most people.

Nurse practitioners can help patients with many of the same concerns that primary care physicians do

Most of us have had the experience of coming back to our sport after illness or injury— that bout of bronchitis that took too long to shake or a sore shoulder that required kicking-only practices for a few weeks. But few of us have been as close to death as Matt Russell. Fewer still have managed to stage as magnificent a comeback as his.

What to know about this long-term care solution that could help you retain your independence longer.

And how is this designation different from an MD?